Dhaka, June 5 -- The ongoing heat wave affecting large parts of Bangladesh may ease in some areas as rain and thunderstorms are predicted over several regions, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Friday morning.

"A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions and the districts of Rangpur, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Dhaka, Tangail, Manikganj, Faridpur, Madaripur, Gopalganj, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni, Rangamati and Lakshmipur," the BMD said in a regular bulletin.

It said the prevailing heat wave may abate in some areas, bringing relief from scorching heat.

The BMD said day and night temperatures may fall slightly across the country. However, discomfort may persist due to increased moist...