weather forecast
El Niño likely to strengthen further, persist into 2027, WMO says
A very strong El Niño can significantly shift rainfall and temperature patterns worldwide, and fuel extreme weather, like typhoons.
3 September 2026
Hotter autumn, possible cyclone on the horizon
Met office forecasts 4-6 low-pressure systems in Bay of Bengal, with at least one potentially intensifying into cyclonic storm between September and November
1 September 2026
Overhaul Met Office’s warning system
Updated rainfall classification will improve public and govt preparedness.
26 July 2026
Warning system struggles to keep pace as climate events intensify
Bangladesh met office considers overhauling rainfall classifications
23 July 2026
Heavy rain lashes north as storm warnings issued; flood risk looms in Sylhet region
Current trend may continue until early May; sea ports asked to hoist signal No. 3
28 April 2026
Rain batters Ctg, Sylhet; fears of flooding, landslide mount
Days of continuous heavy rain have inundated low-lying areas in both Chattogram and Sylhet
1 June 2025
Met office forecasts more rain in next 4 days
In its regular weather bulletin issued yesterday morning, the BMD also said rainfall may intensify in the following five days after this initial period.
22 May 2025
Rain likely at places over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Mymensingh
Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country
22 February 2025
Depression in Bay: Rains likely in Dhaka, 6 other divisions today
Maritime ports have been advised to keep hoisted distant cautionary signal no one
21 December 2024
Panchagarh shivers as temperature drops to 12.2°C
Despite some sunshine breaking through the morning fog, residents struggled with the chill
28 November 2024
BMD forecasts up to three low pressures in Bay in November
In its monthly weather outlook for November, BMD today said there is a possibility of normal rainfall across the country this month
4 November 2024
BMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions
The deep depression over India's West Bengal and adjoining areas is expected to move west-northwestwards and gradually weaken
16 September 2024
Depression over Bay of Bengal intensifies, caution issued for coastal areas
Maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to keep Local Cautionary Signal No. 3 hoisted.
8 September 2024
Rain forecast countrywide for next 24 hours; low pressure in Bay of Bengal
The day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country in next 24 hours.
5 September 2024
Rain likely in all divisions over next three days: BMD
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Chattogram and Sylhet Divisions, said a Met office bulletin
4 July 2024
Weather forecast: Rain and thundershower likely across all divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate and moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind in all eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours from 9:00am today
3 July 2024
Rain likely across country as heatwave persists in some areas
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet, and Chattogram divisions, according to BMD’s latest weather bulletin today
25 June 2024
Heavy rainfall likely in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet divisions
Light to moderate rain in Dhaka, Ctg, Barisal divisions
18 June 2024
Dhaka, some other parts of country may witness rain today: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains or thunder showers in parts of the country, including Dhaka, in 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
4 May 2024
Rains likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rains or thundershowers in Dhaka, seven other divisions in 24 hours from 6:00pm yesterday
8 April 2024