Severe Heat Wave
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.
Extreme heat kills 36 in India
At least 36 people, including election officials on duty, died of suspected heatstroke in India’s states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Odisha on Friday, and the heatwave in the region is expected to continue until Saturday, authorities said.
Educational institutions set to resume classes on Sunday
Following a countrywide heatwave, all educational institutions previously closed will resume classes on Sunday (May 5). The Ministry of Education issued a notice to this effect on Saturday (May 4).
Heat wave sweeping, may continue
Severe heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and several northern and central districts. Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Barishal division and three other division including Dhaka along with seven other districts and it may continue.
Why Jashore-Chuadanga experiencing heatwaves?
Natore's Lalpur used to be the hottest place in Bangladesh. However, for the last dozen years, that place has been overtaken by Chuadanga district, located in the southwestern region of the country. Last Saturday, the mercury rose above 42 degrees Celsius in this district. It's not just this year; for the past 12 years, during the summer season, Chuadanga and its neighboring districts have been experiencing intense to extremely intense heatwaves. This region often experiences the highest temperatures in the country. With the onset of the month of Baishakh, the scorching heat begins to intensify in Chuadanga. It feels like being in a desert during midday. Not only Chuadanga, but its neighboring districts like Jessore, Kushtia, Meherpur, Jhenidah, and Khulna also face hotspots of heat during the summer.
11 instructions to policemen in severe heat wave
An intense heat wave is blowing over different parts of the country bringing immense sufferings to the countrymen. The Meteorological Department has issued a 72-hour heat alert across the country.
Educational institutions to be closed for 7 more days due to heat wave
A severe heat wave is blowing over the country during the past few days. In this situation, considering the health and safety of students, the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has decided to close all educational institutions till April 27.
No assembly in primary schools during heat wave
The people of the country are suffering immensely due to the ongoing heat wave for several days. In such a situation, educational institutions across the country are opening on Sunday (April 21). The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has instructed not to arrange assembly of students so that they do not get sick after coming to school, according to a circular of the ministry issued on Saturday (April 20).
Physicians ring alarm as heat wave likely create dire situation
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), heat waves, or heat and hot weather that can last for several days, can have a significant impact on society, including a rise in heat-related deaths.
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