BMD

Heat wave turns very severe in some parts of Bangladesh

Respite from the prevailing heat wave condition across Bangladesh is unlikely and it has turned very severe in Rajshahi, Chuadanga and Pabna districts, said a regular bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Saturday. The BMD predicted that the ongoing very severe to severe, and mild to moderate heat wave that is sweeping over different parts of Bangladesh is likely to continue. At least 12 people have died of suspected heat stroke in the last couple of days in diffe...

April 25, 2024 6:27 PM

In Bangladesh, heatwave alert extended for 72 hours:

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued again a country-wide fresh heat wave alert message for the next 72 hours from Thursday morning. At least ten people, which includes maximum farmers, have died of suspected heat stroke in the last couple of days in different parts of Bangladesh. Amid severe heatwave, hospitals across Khulna division of Bangladesh are struggling to accommodate an influx of heat stroke affected patients. Key healthcare facilities, including Khulna Medical C...