Heatwave

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Bangladesh

Mild heat wave sweeps over parts of country

The affected districts are Tangail, Rajshahi, Pabna, Jashore, Nilphamari, Rangamati and Feni

File photo of the High Court division building of the Supreme Court in Dhaka. Photo: Collected
Court

HC issues rule asking why inaction in controlling heatwaves should not be declared illegal

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Health

Heatstroke claims 15 lives in 14 days: DGHS

Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
RMG

Inspection authority orders factories to keep cold water for workers amid heatwave

Students walk to school amid extreme heat on 28 April 2024. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS
Health

Overwhelming heat exacerbates health challenges across Dhaka, as children bear the brunt of the impact

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Education

Near full attendance as schools reopen from heatwave closure

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Supplement

AC's classification as a luxury item needs to reconsidered

The humidity in Bangladesh makes the heat worse - if the temperature is 38°C but the humidity is 90%, then the chances of heatstroke will become higher. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Panorama

What Bangladesh can learn from the Ahmedabad Heat Action Plan

The preterm birth rate in Bangladesh (16.2%) is the highest in the world and this is further aggravated by heatwave. Photo: Collected
Health

New national guidelines warn of higher risks of preterm delivery during heatwave

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Economy

Poultry industry incurs Tk16,000cr loss due to heatwave: Stakeholders

Children going to school. File photo
Education

Schools, colleges reopen Sunday after heat closure

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Bangladesh

National guideline on heat-related illnesses to be launched on 5 May

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Bangladesh

Rain likely for 6 days starting Monday, day temperature may fall further