Intense heatwave sweeps across 21 districts of Bangladesh. Meanwhiele, Met Office warned that the temperature may rise even further in the coming days.
In Rajshahi, frequent power cuts throughout the day have made life increasingly unbearable amid soaring temperatures. In Pabna, the extreme heat has forced many residents to stay indoors unless absolutely necessary, while the lack of electricity has made working conditions especially challenging.
Khulna division is also experiencing severe heatwave conditions. Rickshaw and van drivers, along with farmers working in the fields, are among the worst affected.Heatwave conditions have also spread to Feni, Lakshmipur, Rangamati, and Bandarban.