As the holy month of Ramadan continues, Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on either Friday or Saturday, depending on the sighting of the moon.
The Meteorological Department has indicated a possibility of light, scattered rainfall in different parts of the country on both days, with chances of hailstorms in some areas.
According to a five-day forecast issued by the weather office on Wednesday, on March 20 (Friday), some areas in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, as well as one or two places in Khulna and Barishal divisions, may experience temporary gusty or squally winds accompanied by lightning and rain or thundershowers.
There is also a likelihood of isolated hailstorms in certain areas. Day and night temperatures across the country may decrease slightly.
For March 21 (Saturday), the forecast suggests that some places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions may experience similar weather conditions, including gusty or squally winds, lightning, and rain or thundershowers.
Isolated hailstorms may also occur in some locations. During this period, daytime temperatures may fall slightly, while nighttime temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged across the country.