BMD extends heatwave alert for 72 hours
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a warning that the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist for 72 hours starting on Thursday morning...
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Agri production fall feared amid heatwave聽
Rice fields began developing cracks as vast landscapes lay parched from about two weeks of intense heat conditions, with farmers battling a severe power crisis in irrigating cropland...
Children at high risk amid persisting heatwave in Bangladesh: UNICEF
The unusual rise in temperatures poses grave risks, particularly to newborns, infants, and young children who are considered to be an especially vulnerable population to heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and diarrhoea...
Severe heatwave continues in parts of Bangladesh
Severe heatwave is sweeping over several northern and southern districts of Bangladesh as mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over three divisions and rest parts of other districts, said a met office forecast.....
Severe heatwave sweeps parts of Bangladesh
Severe heatwave is sweeping over several north, north-eastern and southern districts, mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over three divisions and other parts of the Bangladesh, said met office forecast for the next 24 hours that begins from 9:00am on Tuesday.....
Relentless heatwave wreaks havoc
Relentless high temperatures are wreaking havoc across Bangladesh, causing widespread sickness among people and fatalities among animals...
Better response plan is must for severe heatwaves
IN RECENT years, extreme weather events such as severe heatwaves or unusually cold winters have become a common feature of Bangladesh鈥檚 climate, yet the government appears unprepared to tackle the...
Bangladesh issues nationwide new heatwave alert for next 72hrs
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued country-wide fresh heatwave alert message for the next 72 hours.....
Children mostly affected by heatwave
Children are among the worst affected by the ongoing heatwave, as child hospitalisation with pneumonia, asthma, breathing difficulties, and fever is on the rise in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country...
Green coconut price goes up amid scorching heat
The ongoing heat wave聽has increased the demand for green coconuts as many are rushing for its water to quench their thirst. They are paying a hefty price too....
鈥榁ery severe鈥� heat wave sweeps parts of Bangladesh
Very severe heat wave has gripped parts of Bangladesh, with maximum temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius to over 42 degrees Celsius in some areas of the country....
DU instructs online classes due to heatwave
The Dhaka University authorities on Sunday instructed to take online classes only until further notice due to ongoing heatwave....
Woman dies of heatstroke in Meherpur
A 45-year-old woman died reportedly of heatstroke in Meherpur鈥檚 Gangni upazila on Sunday morning as the country continues to experience extremely high temperature for the past few days...
Assembly in govt pry schools suspended for heatwave
The primary and mass education ministry on Saturday gave directive to keep close assembly at all government primary schools across the country until further notice due to the ongoing heatwave...
Severe heatwave spreads to聽Dhaka div
The severe heatwave that largely affected the coastal Khulna and northern Rajshahi divisions over the last week spread to Dhaka division on Friday with...
No respite from heatwave soon
The heatwave that has been persisting for over a week is likely to continue for the next seven days amid a chance of temperatures rising further...
Chuadanga records season鈥檚 highest temperature
Amid the scorching heat in different parts of Bangladesh, Chuadanga recorded the highest temperature of this season at 40.6 degrees Celsius on Tuesday...
Power cuts surge amid persisting heatwave
Power outages surged as a mild to moderate heatwave swept Bangladesh on Monday, the first working day following six days of Eid holidays since...
Mild to moderate heatwave may continue for next five days: BMD
Six divisions, including Dhaka, have been experiencing mild to moderate heatwave and it may continue for next five days commencing Monday, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department...