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ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Secondary schools, colleges in 5 districts to remain shut tomorrow
All secondary schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical education institutions in Dhaka, Chuadanga, Jashore, Khulna, and Rajshahi districts will remain closed tomorrow due to the ongoing heatwave.
Preparation to reopen edu institutions on April 28
Education Ministry has taken all preparations to reopen educational institutions from April 28. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has again issued a ‘heat alert’ on Thursday morning.
Heatwave: Met Office issues 72-hour nationwide heat alert again
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a 72-hour nationwide heat alert again on Monday (April 22).
Health Minister orders hospitals to be prepared for heat wave patients
The health minister said, “I have asked to keep the hospital ready. If there is pressure, then children and the elderly should be admitted. We have directed hospitals to be prepared for adverse conditions.”
Met office predicts storm at 60 km/h amid heat alert
As the intense heat persists for three consecutive days, a countrywide heat alert remains in effect. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has issued a prediction of a storm with speeds of 60 km per hour across several areas in the northeastern region of the country.