<div><b><span style="font-size: 1rem;">The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted scattered rain or thunderstorms with temporary gusty winds in one or two places over Sylhet division on Friday.</span><br></b></div><div><br></div><div>There is also a chance of hail at isolated places within the division, it said.</div><div><br></div><div>Meanwhile, weather is expected to remain mainly dry with temporary, partly cloudy skies elsewhere in the country.</div><div><br></div><div>A mild to moderate heatwave is currently sweeping over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, and it may continue.</div><div><br></div><div>Day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged across the country. However, due to increased moisture levels, discomfort may persist, said the BMD's weather bulletin.</div><div><br></div><div>The highest temperature in the country was recorded at 39.5 degrees Celsius at Ishurdi of Pabna over the past 24 hours, till 6 am Friday, while the lowest temperature was recorded at 24 degrees Celsius at Tetulia of Panchagarh.</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd/fas</div>