Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)
Warning system struggles to keep pace as climate events intensify
Bangladesh met office considers overhauling rainfall classifications
23 July 2026
Heavy rainfall may trigger waterlogging in parts of Dhaka: BMD
BMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain across six divisions due to active monsoon conditions
20 July 2026
All 5 BMD radars down amid heavy rain
BMD says Dhaka’s radar may be restored soon, while Rangpur’s radar is awaiting repairs
7 July 2026
Monsoon may arrive a week late: Met office
BMD says country likely to see less rain, more heat in early monsoon
1 June 2026
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
Is Bangladesh prepared for a major earthquake?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale rattled Bangladesh on the evening of May 29, sending tremors through major cities.
30 May 2024
Are we preparing for heatwave impacts?
Destruction of nature is only worsening the situation
22 April 2024
Jolting inefficiency of Meteorological Department
Accurate seismic data essential to emergency earthquake response
10 December 2023
Who are giving us earthquake data?
BMD ill-equipped, still relies on manual system with no seismologist or geologist involved
8 December 2023
Are we taking the risk of earthquakes seriously?
Experts say a powerful earthquake will destroy vast amounts of infrastructure in Bangladesh.
4 December 2023
Decoding the Ramganj earthquake: How vulnerable is Bangladesh?
Analysing the recent earthquake can provide valuable information about future threats.
3 December 2023
Cyclone Mocha shares characteristics with Sidr: BMD director
Mocha is expected to intensify into a severe cyclone by midnight and further strengthen into a very severe cyclone tomorrow
11 May 2023
Rain with lightning likely in 24 hours
The weather department has predicted rain across Bangladesh in the next 24 hours.
13 May 2022
Light to moderate rain likely over country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecasted light to moderate rain across the country in next 24 hours, starting from 6am today.
8 August 2021
Rain, thunderstorms likely in different parts of the country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) in its forecast said many parts of the country are likely to experience light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind commencing around 9am today.
8 June 2021
Rainfall likely to continue for 72hrs
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast that rain or thundershowers may continue for the next three days across the country.
28 July 2020
Mild heat wave likely to spread
Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts mild heat wave sweeping over some places to spread.
27 May 2019
Met office predicts rain until tomorrow morning
Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at a few places over the country in 24 hours as of 9:00am tomorrow.
16 February 2019
Rain likely to continue for more three days
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicts the ongoing light to moderate rain would continue for two to three more days across the country.
13 September 2018
Met office predicts rain throughout country until early tomorrow
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts light to moderate rain or thundershowers throughout the country in next 24 hours as of 9 am tomorrow.
1 September 2018