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Two regions particularly affected by such poverty are sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia — and they are also highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Photo: BSS/AFP

Older adults in Bangladesh face over 2,500 hours of extreme heat a year: Study 

Globally, younger adults now face around 50 hours of severe heat-related activity restrictions each year

A rickshaw puller takes a break from the scorching heatwave, resting on his rickshaw. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Bangladesh to be among world's 6 hottest countries by 2050: Study

Collage of Water vapour and industrial aerosols. Photo: Collected

Water vapour heats Earth's atmosphere more than aerosols from industry, volcanoes: Study

Women farmers and laborers are the most exposed to heat, as fieldwork requires prolonged hours under direct sunlight with minimal rest or hydration. Photo: TBS

Heat action plans work for cities, why not for women farmers?

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Greenpeace South Asia’s new issue brief calls for urgent heat stress protection

Children washing their faces in heatwave. Photo: UNICEF/Kaur

57m Bangladeshis severely impacted by extreme heat: Climate Central

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicts more frequent occurrences of rising heatwaves in the coming decade, where daily temperatures are expected to surpass 35°C beyond the summer season. Photo: TBS

Extreme heat exposures cost Bangladesh $1.78b last year in lost productivity: WB report

75% of women living in Dhaka’s slums reported suffering symptoms of heat stress including dizziness, dehydration and abnormal heart rates. Photo: TBS

Burning at both ends: Urban heat and the daily struggle of Dhaka’s marginalised women

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Winter lost to heat? Bangladesh records warmest season since 1948

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September second-warmest on record: EU climate monitor

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Mild heat wave likely to abate in parts of country

Illustration: Duniya Jahan/ TBS Creative

Bangladesh faces 'risky heat' as 119 million people endure health-threatening temperatures: Report

A man wearing face mask reacts on a street amid a heatwave warning, following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Shanghai, China July 13, 2022. REUTERS/Aly Song

China warns of hotter, longer heatwaves as climate change intensifies