<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Amid sweltering heat in most parts of the country, Bangladesh Metrological Department (BMD) has predicted rains and thundershowers at one or two places in Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in 24 hours from 9 am on Monday (April 17, 2023).</b></span><br></div><div><br></div><div>“Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, having chances of rain or thunder showers at one or two places over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions,” said a Met office bulletin.</div><div><br></div><div>Severe heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and Dhaka, Faridpur, Gopalgang, Manikganj, Narayanganj, Rajshahi and Pabna districts.</div><div><br></div><div>Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping elsewhere over the country &amp; it may continue.</div><div><br></div><div>Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country.</div><div><br></div><div>A trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay. According to UNB reports&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>