The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasts the southwest monsoon will withdraw from the country within three days, marking the end of the rainy season.
<cite index="43-12,43-13,43-14">According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department's weather bulletin issued today (Tuesday, October 6, 2026), the extended axis of the monsoon trough extends through Bihar, West Bengal, and the southern parts of Bangladesh up to Assam. The monsoon is currently less active over Bangladesh and remains weak over the North Bay of Bengal, with the southwest monsoon expected to withdraw from the country within the next 72 hours.</cite>
<cite index="43-6,43-7,43-8">The weather department forecasts that light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds, may occur at one or two places in the Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions today. Daytime temperatures across the country may fall slightly, while nighttime temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged.</cite>
<cite index="43-9,43-10,43-11">During the past 24 hours, the highest temperature in the country was recorded in Khulna at 35.5°C, while the lowest temperature was recorded in Tetulia at 20.5°C. In Dhaka, the highest temperature was 32.8°C, with the lowest at 27.5°C.</cite>
The withdrawal of the monsoon marks a critical transition for farmers across Atrai Upazila and Naogaon district. The end of the rainy season comes as Aman rice paddy continues to mature in fields across the region, with harvesting expected to begin in the coming weeks. Farmers should monitor weather conditions closely as they prepare for the harvest season ahead.