Rain disrupts daily life in Dhaka city

A rickshaw puller uses a plastic sheet to protect himself from rain during the heavy rain in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 11 May 2026. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain and thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning flashes across the country for the next 120 hours. Day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged across the country.