Vietnam temperature records tumble as heatwave scorches
Over 100 temperature records fell across Vietnam in April, according to official data, as a deadly heatwave scorches South and Southeast Asia....
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Brief relief from heat likely after May 6
Dry and hot weather is likely to continue until a fresh spell of rain eases the ongoing heatwave on May 6, meteorologists said. The next spell of rain is likely to...
Fear of fruit failure grips mango growers as heatwave intensifies
Chapainawabganj, the country鈥檚 mango capital, is facing a potential fruit failure this year due to the relentless heatwave scorching the region. Mango cultivation, already hit by an off-year with lower yields, is now under further threat as the intense heat dries up and causes immature mangoes to fall from trees...
High schools, colleges in Dhaka, 24 dists to remain closed today
Once again, the education ministry changed its decision to resume classes at all secondary-level educational institutions across the country...
High schools, colleges to open from tomorrow, primary from Sunday
The classes at all secondary-level educational institutions across the country will resume on Saturday amid the ongoing heatwave, said...
Primary schools to resume classes from May 5
The classes in the government primary schools, Shishu Kalyan Trust schools, and Bureau of Non-Formal Education learning centres will be resumed from May 5 with shortened period and no outdoor activities...
Heatwave may continue in parts of Bangladesh
Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping in parts of the country and it may continue, said a met office forecast for the next 72 hours beginning from 9:00am on Wednesday......
Extreme April finally ends with rain forecast
April stood out as a month of extreme weather as temperature hit 35 years high on the last day of the month on Tuesday amidst an unprecedented heatwave continuing for...
Heatstroke claims lives of 10 people across Bangladesh in 8 days: DGHS
At least 10 people died from heatstroke amid the heatwave situation in parts of Bangladesh in eight days till Monday that has been prevailing for over 15 days, the Health Emergency Operation Center and Control Room of Directorate General of Health Services said on Tuesday.....
Four people die of suspected heat stroke in Nilphamari
Four people died of possible heat stroke in different parts of Nilphamari district on Tuesday amid the sweltering heat across the country...
Very severe to severe heatwave sweeps over parts of Bangladesh
Bangladesh sees prolonged heatwave as the met office on Tuesday forecast that severe heat wave now sweeps over parts of the three divisions, including Dhaka, and very severe heat wave scorches several north, southeast and southwestern parts of the country...
Upto 16hrs of power cuts in areas, temp soars to 43C
People in parts of the country suffered up to 16 hours of power cuts as one of the worst load-shedding events was recorded on Monday amid the ongoing heatwave...
Chuadanga records hottest day in 10yrs as temperature hits 43 degree Celsius
Amid the intense heatwave in different parts of Bangladesh, Chuadanga experienced 43.0 degrees Celsius temperature on Monday, the highest in 10 years....
HC orders class suspension at schools, madrassahs till May 2 due to heatwave
The High Court on Monday asked the government authorities to suspend classes at all the schools and madrassahs until May 2 amid the ongoing heatwave across Bangladesh....
Primary schools across Bangladesh to remain closed till May 2
The classes of all the government primary schools, Shishu Kalyan Trust schools and Bureau of Non-Formal Education learning centres across Bangladesh will remain closed till May 2 due to ongoing heatwave.....
Heatwave continues in most areas of Bangladesh
The heatwave with different intensities continues in most parts of the country while the met office so far couldn鈥檛 predict any further change of this situation within the nearest possible time...
Low presence of students seen at Dhaka primary schools amid heatwave
Low presence of students was seen at some of the primary schools in the capital on the second consecutive day on Monday after the resumption of classes amid a fresh heatwave alert...
Heat, insect attack threaten tea yields
Amid the ongoing heatwave and insufficient rainfall, various diseases and pests have spread in tea gardens of Moulvibazar, fearing less production this year...
High schools, colleges, madrassahs in Dhaka, 4 other dists to remain closed Monday
All secondary-level schools, colleges, and madrassahs in Dhaka and four other districts will remain closed on Monday due to ongoing heatwave......
Primary, secondary schools, colleges reopens amid blistering heat
Schools and colleges were scheduled to reopen on April 21 after the end of Eid holidays but the closure was extended till April 27 due to sweltering heat across the country caused by the heatwaves...
BMD extends heatwave alert for 72 more hours
Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Sunday issued a country-wide third phase heatwave alert message for the next 72 hours...
Severe heatwave impacts Khulna for several days causing hardship to poor
A severe heatwave has been impacting Khulna for several days, causing significant hardship, particularly for day labourers who must continue to work in extreme temperatures to support their families...
High prices turn away poor from buying fans, umbrellas
Amid the heatwave raging across the country, prices of fans, especially rechargeable ones, and umbrellas have surged with the demand of the items going high in the market...
Prices of vegetables soar amid heatwave
The prices of vegetables soared on the kitchen markets in the capital Dhaka as the ongoing heatwave in many parts in the country lowered the production of vegetables and increased the output costs of the items, traders said...
Chuadanga records season鈥檚 highest temperature at 42.7掳C
Amid the boiling heat in different parts of Bangladesh, Chuadanga recorded the highest temperature of this season at 42.7 degrees Celsius on Friday.....
Heat wave continues, rain likely at places in Ctg, Sylhet in 24hrs
Very severe heat wave is sweeping over the northwestern districts and a severe heat wave is sweeping over part of Khulna division and several northern districts.....
Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand as kingdom bakes
Thailand issued fresh warnings about scorching hot weather on Thursday as the government said heatstroke has already killed at least 30 people this year.
Heatwave and climate change
ONE of the biggest challenges of the 21st century is climate change and how to deal with it. Day by day, the impact of climate change has become a cause of great concern for us as it adversely affects human life and biodiversity...
Classes in high schools, colleges to resume from April 28
The education ministry is going to resume classes in educational institutions鈥攕chools, colleges, madrassahs and technical educational institutions...
Severe heatwave hits Khulna, some other parts of Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has announced that a severe heatwave is sweeping over the Khulna division and several districts including Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Rajshahi, Pabna, Faridpur, and Gopalganj, starting at 9:00am on Thursday...