Weather
Heat takes a toll on expecting mothers
The ongoing heatwave has exacerbated the challenges faced by everyone in the country, but the situation has become particularly difficult for expecting mothers.
Mercury hits 42.7°C in Chuadanga, season's highest
Chuadanga today recorded the highest temperature of this season at 42.7 degree Celsius
Rain likely in parts of Chattogram, Sylhet divisions
Bangladesh Metrological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers in Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in 24 hours from 9:00 am today
Heatwave alert extended for 72 hours
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a warning that the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist for 72 more hours starting this morning
Children at ‘high risk’ amid heatwave: UNICEF
UNICEF expressed grave concern in a press release today over the health and safety of children in Bangladesh as a heatwave grips the country
Severe heatwave continues in parts of country
A severe heatwave is sweeping over several northern and southern districts as mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over three divisions including Dhaka and other districts, said a Met office forecast today
Danger warning issued for Bangkok as extreme heat bites
Thai authorities issued an extreme heat warning for Bangkok on Wednesday, urging people to stay indoors for their own safety as temperatures soared
There is a risk of heat shock in Boro paddy in Gazipur: agri officials
There is a risk of heat shock in Boro paddy in Gazipur as a severe heatwave has been sweeping over the country, agriculture officials said
Avoid heat stroke amid heatwave: DGHS issues eight directives
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) released an eight-point recommendation today to reduce the risk of heat stroke in the midst of the current mild to severe heatwave sweeping the country
Severe heatwave continues to batter parts of Bangladesh; rains likely in Sylhet
Severe heatwave prevailed in Rajshahi, Pabna, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia districts today, disrupting normal life
Why planting as many trees as possible may not be the solution to the climate crisis
The heatwave currently searing Bangladesh has led to renewed focus on reforestation efforts. On social media, calls to take up tree-planting drives, and even take on the challenge of creating a world record for planting trees are being peddled
BNP postpones April 26 rally due to heatwave
BNP has postponed its rally scheduled for April 26 due to the ongoing heatwave
Rickshaw puller dies in Dhaka amid heatwave
Amid the ongoing heatwave, a rickshaw puller today died while transporting passengers near Dhaka Nursing College this afternoon
Met office issues second three-day heat alert
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today issued a 3-day heat alert as the ongoing heatwave is expected to continue for the next 72 hours
‘Very severe heatwave’ grips Pabna, Chuadanga; no respite for 5 days
A very severe heatwave is sweeping Pabna and Chuadanga districts, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department
Heatwave: icddr,b, DGHS issue health guidelines
The DGHS has urged to call 16263 to take telemedicine service within 24 hours if anyone experiences any symptoms
At 42.2°C, Chuadanga records country's highest temp today
Chuadanga recorded the highest temperature in the country at 42.2°C around 3:00pm today
Heatwave: UGC won’t give any directives on online classes
University Grants Commission acting chairman Prof Muhammed Alamgir said universities can decide on their own whether to go for online classes amid the ongoing heatwave
