Mild cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and it may continue, said a Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) bulletin.

"Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins of the country and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country during midnight to morning," said the bulletin issued for 24 hours commencing 9 am today. 

Night temperature may fall slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Wednesday was recorded 29.0 degrees Celsius at Sitakunda while today's minimum temperature 7.7 degrees Celsius was recorded at Tetulia.

The sun sets at 5:49 pm Thrusday and rises at 6:36 am Friday in the capital.