Rain expected in Chattogram, Sylhet divisions

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a forecast indicating rain or thundershowers in the Chattogram and Sylhet divisions within the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00am today
28 April 2024, 07:44 AM

Heatwave alert extended for 72 hours

The Met office has extended the heat alert that the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist for 72 more hours starting this morning
28 April 2024, 05:13 AM

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
27 April 2024, 07:38 AM

Heat takes a toll on expecting mothers

Pregnant women are more prone to heat-related illnesses like exhaustion and heatstroke
26 April 2024, 16:02 PM

Mercury hits 42.7°C in Chuadanga, season's highest

Chuadanga today recorded the highest temperature of this season at 42.7 degree Celsius
26 April 2024, 13:08 PM

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
26 April 2024, 09:10 AM

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
25 April 2024, 04:48 AM

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
24 April 2024, 11:02 AM

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
24 April 2024, 10:33 AM

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
24 April 2024, 09:09 AM

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
23 April 2024, 13:21 PM

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
23 April 2024, 11:30 AM

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
23 April 2024, 09:28 AM

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
23 April 2024, 08:22 AM

BNP postpones April 26 rally due to heatwave

BNP has postponed its rally scheduled for April 26 due to the ongoing heatwave
22 April 2024, 14:20 PM

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
22 April 2024, 13:30 PM

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
22 April 2024, 06:24 AM

‘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
22 April 2024, 05:34 AM

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
21 April 2024, 15:55 PM

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
21 April 2024, 15:45 PM