Weather
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
‘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
Dos and Don’ts during a heatwave
As people are struggling, the Met office issued a heatwave warning for the country for the next five days
Jashore sizzles at 42.6ºC
Overtakes Chuadanga to record season’s highest temperature in the country
No respite from heat wave for five days: Met office
Severe heat wave is sweeping Khulna division and Rajshahi, Pabna and Tangail districts and it may continue for the next five days, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)
Chuadanga records season's highest temp at 41.5ºC
Chuadanga recorded the highest temperature for the fourth consecutive day today
Help your pets beat the heat
This year is predicted to be the hottest year so far and the temperatures have already crossed 40 degrees Celsius in many parts of the country by now
Rain likely in Dhaka, six other divisions
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places in the 24 hours from 9:00am today
