UN report: Heat may increase in Asia, big danger for Bangladesh and India

Meanwhile, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued special heat warning in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Rangpur and Khulna divisions. Yesterday on Friday, the country's highest temperature of 39.6°C was recorded in Chuadanga, while the maximum temperature of 37.3°C was recorded in Dhaka. The heat wave is likely to continue for the next three-four days. Citing observations from […]

Due to climate change, chances of heat wave in South Asia including Bangladesh are 45 times higher: Report

In South and Southeast Asia, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam broke records for their hottest April day, and the Philippines experienced its hottest night ever. Temperatures in India reached 46ºC. The heat was also extreme in West Asia, with temperatures above 40 °C in Palestine and Israel. The month was the hottest April globally and broke […]

Rain forecast in many areas of six divisions

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours provided by the weather department on Thursday said thunderstorms accompanied by temporary gusty wind or gale force may occur over various parts of Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal and Sylhet divisions. Is. Along with some places in Rangpur and Chattogram divisions. Apart from this, random hailstorm may […]

Classes on Friday also if needed: Minister

Schools, colleges, madrassas and professional institutes reopened on Sunday after being closed due to the heat wave. The ministry has already announced that classes will be held on Saturdays until further notice. As per the guidelines, no educational institution will hold regular gatherings until summer conditions become normal. Furthermore, educational activities will be restricted to […]

Educational institutions reopen with heat safety measures

According to the notification, no educational institution will hold regular meetings until summer conditions become normal. Furthermore, educational activities will be restricted to indoor classes, except outdoor activity that requires direct exposure to the sun. As per the guidelines of the Education Ministry, till further notice, all educational institutions will hold classes on Saturdays also.