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

Pregnant women are more prone to heat-related illnesses like exhaustion and heatstroke

Chuadanga today recorded the highest temperature of this season at 42.7 degree Celsius

Bangladesh Metrological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers in Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in 24 hours from 9:00 am today

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a warning that the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist for 72 more hours starting this morning

UNICEF expressed grave concern in a press release today over the health and safety of children in Bangladesh as a heatwave grips the 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

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 as a severe heatwave has been sweeping over the country, agriculture officials said

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 prevailed in Rajshahi, Pabna, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia districts today, disrupting normal life

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 has postponed its rally scheduled for April 26 due to the ongoing heatwave

Amid the ongoing heatwave, a rickshaw puller today died while transporting passengers near Dhaka Nursing College this afternoon

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today issued a 3-day heat alert as the ongoing heatwave is expected to continue for the next 72 hours

A very severe heatwave is sweeping Pabna and Chuadanga districts, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department

The DGHS has urged to call 16263 to take telemedicine service within 24 hours if anyone experiences any symptoms

Chuadanga recorded the highest temperature in the country at 42.2°C around 3:00pm today

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

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