The monsoon entered Bangladesh through the Teknaf coast on Saturday afternoon, marking the official onset of the rainy season in the Chattogram region, according to the Meteorological Department. The system is expected to take a few more days to spread across the entire country, with central areas likely to experience its effects within two days. Meteorologist Dr. Omar Faruk said that monsoon rains could begin nationwide around June 12 or 13.

Despite the monsoon’s arrival, temperatures rose on Saturday, with Noakhali recording the highest at 37.2°C and Dhaka reaching 35.2°C. The heatwave is expected to persist until the monsoon becomes fully active, with another spell likely between June 8 and 9. The department reported that the southwest winds are now replacing the summer northwesterlies, signaling a seasonal shift.

Experts noted that the monsoon’s arrival will benefit agriculture, particularly Aman rice cultivation, though farmers have been advised to protect vegetable fields from heavy rain. Rainfall across much of the country has already brought relief from the recent intense heat, easing public discomfort.