Bangladesh 2nd most exposed to elevated temperatures: WB
In 2024, heat-related physical and mental health conditions led to a loss of 250 million workdays which cost the economy up to $1.78 billion—around 0.4% of GDP in 2024, says a new World Bank report launched today (16 September). World Bank analysed national temperature and humidity trends from 1976–2023 and draws from a new two-round 2024 household survey of more than 16,000 people.
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