Rainfall was reported across Dhaka and various parts of the country on Friday.
In the capital, showers began around 11:45 a.m., and by 12:45 p.m., it was still raining.
According to the Meteorological Department, more rain is expected later in the day due to the influence of the monsoon system.
Rain was also observed in the haor (wetland) regions and several northern districts.
Experts say the rainfall is a result of seasonal monsoon activity, which may gradually subside over the next couple of days.

Morning sun, afternoon showers

The sky over Dhaka was clear in the morning, and sunlight spread across the city.
After two consecutive days of intermittent rain, many residents had expected a dry holiday.
However, after 11:00 a.m., clouds started gathering, and scattered rainfall began in several neighborhoods.

Between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon, the city recorded only 1 millimeter of rainfall, according to the Met office.
Meteorologist Shahanaj Sultana told Prothom Alo around 12:45 p.m. that heavier rain began after noon, though the updated rainfall data had not yet arrived.
She added that a significant amount of rain was expected to be recorded once the full data was available.

Rain returns to Dhaka

By midday, people were seen walking under umbrellas in areas like Khamarbari, as the rain intensified.
On Thursday, the city had recorded 50 millimeters of rainfall.
Meteorologically, any rainfall above 44 millimeters in a day is considered heavy rain.

Shahanaj Sultana added that another round of showers may occur later, saying,“There’s a dense cloud cell over the city right now. It’s still raining, and once this system passes, fresh rainfall can’t be ruled out.”

The department also reported rainfall in Dhaka’s surrounding districts, as well as parts of Kishoreganj, Netrakona, and Mymensingh.
Morning rain was also recorded in Bogra, Sirajganj, and Naogaon in northern Bangladesh.

Seasonal change underway

Meteorologists noted that the monsoon is nearing its retreat phase.
At this stage, rainfall typically occurs in short bursts rather than continuous downpours.
The monsoon winds are expected to withdraw in the next few days, leading to a temporary rise in temperature.

According to the long-range weather forecast, around October 20, a low-pressure system may form in the Bay of Bengal.
If it intensifies, it could eventually develop into a cyclonic storm.