HC orders to close all schools, madrasas till Thursday

However, the order of closure will not be applicable for O level, A level exams, colleges, universities and those schools that have air conditioning systems and where exams are ongoing
29 April 2024, 11:13 AM

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
29 April 2024, 10:18 AM

Temperature may fall from May 2 due to rain, thundershowers: BMD meteorologist

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted that rain or thundershowers in Dhaka and other parts of the country will cause a fall in the temperature
29 April 2024, 07:13 AM
28 April 2024, 14:36 PM

School which has no fans, windows

Students suffer as Patuakhali’s Pangangashia Secondary Girls School resumes classes in a building which ‘may crumble any day’
28 April 2024, 13:38 PM

2 teachers die in Ctg, Jashore amid heatwave

Two teachers died in Chattogram and Jashore today amid a severe heatwave that is sweeping across the country
28 April 2024, 13:31 PM

Warnings issued as Asia swelters in extreme heatwave

South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat on Sunday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief
28 April 2024, 11:09 AM

50-year-old man dies in Dhaka amid heatwave

A 50-year-old man died after falling ill while he was travelling on an CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Dhaka’ Jatrabari area amid scorching heat this afternoon
28 April 2024, 10:12 AM

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