heatwave Bangladesh

Mild heat wave sweeping 42 districts, might spread more: BMD

A mild heat wave which is sweeping over 42 districts across the country might spread, said a met office forecast for the next 24 hours begins from 9:00am today

Secondary schools to reopen Saturday, primary on Sunday

Academic activities at all secondary-level educational institutions will resume on Saturday, the Ministry of Education said today

Govt in a bind over school closure

The government seem to be going back and forth on the closure of educational institutions amid the ongoing heatwave.

Shrimp farmers fear losses for scorching heatwave

Shrimp farmers in Khulna, a southwestern division of Bangladesh that grows shrimp mainly for exports, could be facing serious losses this year as the enclosures used for raising their crustaceans are drying up amid an ongoing heatwave.

Government flip-flops on school reopening amid prolonged heatwave

The ongoing heatwave has made day-to-day life difficult for all, with the government initially taking steps to protect schoolchildren from heat-related illnesses

Schools, Colleges: A reopening that defies heatwave and logic

The reopening of educational institutions amid the heatwave was marred by two teachers’ deaths and dozens of students becoming sick.

Students back to school even as Met office extends heat alert

All primary and secondary schools, as well as colleges, reopened today after a long break that included the Eid-ul-Fitr and Pahela Baishakh holidays, and a week off due to the ongoing heatwave

Parents worried as schools reopen amid heat alert

As primary and secondary schools, along with colleges, reopen today, parents are expressing concerns about the scorching heat and its potential impact on their children’s health.

Heat wave turns ‘very severe’ in Rajshahi, Chuadanga, Pabna

Respite from the prevailing heatwave condition across the country is unlikely and it has turned "very severe" in three districts

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

‘Very severe’ heatwave grips parts of country: Met office

A very severe heatwave is sweeping over the north, northeast and northwest districts of the country and a severe heatwave is sweeping over Dhaka and Khulna divisions and the district of Rajshahi

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

Heatwave: DU and JnU classes to be held virtually

DU exams to be held in person; JnU exams postponed till April 25

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

Extreme heat sears the nation

The scorching heat continues to disrupt lives across the country, forcing the authorities to close down all schools and colleges till April 27.

April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

Heatwave: Schools, colleges to remain shut till April 27

The government has decided to keep all schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical education institutions across the country closed from April 21 to 27 due to a heatwave sweeping over the country.

April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

Govt primary schools asked to suspend daily assemblies

The government has directed to suspend daily assemblies at all its primary schools across the country until further notice

April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

Mangoes and litchis taking a hit from the heat

It’s painful for Tajul Islam to see what has happened to his beloved mango orchard in Rajshahi city’s Borobongram Namopara.

April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024

Met office issues alert over 3-day heatwave

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a 72-hour nationwide heat alert from yesterday saying that the ongoing heatwave is expected to continue in most parts of the country.

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Beat the heatwave: Tips and tricks to stay safe in hot weather

From preventing dehydration to sun protection, here are a couple of ways you and your loved ones can stay safe and happy and beat the annoying heatwave!

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