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Light to moderate rain likely in parts of country

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UNB :

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rains across the country in 24 hours from 9am on Saturday.
“Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at many places over Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions, at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country,” said a Met office bulletin.

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