Severe heat wave grips Dhaka, some other parts of country

Bangladesh Metrological Department has said the severe heat wave which is sweeping parts of the country including Dhaka will continue as rain is unlikely very soon.

The severe heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division, Dhaka, Faridpur, Manikganj, Rajshahi, Pabna and Patuakhali districts, said a Met office bulletin.

The season's highest temperature of the country was recorded in Chuadanga at 41.7 degree Celsius yesterday.

Besides, mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over remaining parts of the country.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.