A severe heatwave has been impacting Khulna for several days, causing significant hardship, particularly for day labourers who must continue to work in extreme temperatures to support their families. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued a 72-hour heat alert starting Thursday, as temperatures soared. On Thursday, the Met Office recorded a temperature of 42.2 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga and Jashore districts, with Chuadanga hitting a record 42.7 degrees Celsius on Friday. According to the BMD, this intense heatwave is expected to persist for a few more days. In Khulna, the extreme heat has confined many to their homes. However, those who rely on daily wages, such as construction workers and rickshaw pullers, have no choice but to face the brutal temperatures to earn a living. Bangladesh Poultry Association: 1 lakh birds dying every day due to heatwave Nazrul Islam Hawladar, a 55-year-old road construction worker in the Mujgunni area of Khulna city, expressed the dire necessity of working despite the risk. "I am the sole provider for my nine-member family. Staying at home means not feeding my family," he stated. Similarly, Abdul Quader, a 55-year-old day labourer who lives in a slum with his family, shared his struggle, "After working for a while, I get exhausted, but I still have to work to manage food for my family." Bilkis Begum, another day labourer, succinctly captured the sentiment of many, saying, "What will I eat if I don't work? So I am forced to work in this heat." The elderly also suffer disproportionately. Abdul Quader, a 65-year-old rickshaw puller, remarked on the unprecedented nature of the heat. "I have never felt so hot in my life. I can't stay in the sun for a long time," he said, noting his earnings have plummeted to between Tk 200-300 per day due to the heat. Secondary schools, colleges to reopen April 28 amid heat wave Mezbah, a construction worker, echoed these hardships, "Working amid sweltering heat is not easy, but there is no alternative. If I do not work, what would I eat?" According to the BMD on Friday, a very severe heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Chuadanga and Pabna and a severe heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Tangail, Bogura, Bagerhat, Jashore and Kushtia. Mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over parts of Dhaka, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and the divisions of Rangpur, Mymensingh and Barishal and the districts of Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni and Bandarban and it may continue, the BMD said. Read more: How to Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Stroke

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has reported that a mild cold wave is currently affecting four divisions and several districts across the country, as of the morning of January 23, 2024. This weather pattern, characterized by lower temperatures and dense fog, is expected to continue and may abate in some areas.  According to the latest weather bulletin, the mild to moderate cold wave is impacting Dhaka, Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Khulna divisions, along with the districts of Moulvibazar, Barishal, Bhola, and Cumilla. This season’s lowest temperature of 6.6 degrees Celsius was recorded today in Chuadanga and Sirajganj, contrasting with the highest temperature of 27.5 degrees Celsius in Cox’s Bazar’s Teknaf upazila. The BMD classifies a mild cold wave as temperatures ranging from 8 to 10 degrees Celsius, a moderate cold wave from 6 to 8 degrees Celsius, and a severe cold wave as temperatures falling below 6 degrees Celsius. Read: Record-breaking low temperatures trigger school closures across Bangladesh  Alongside the cold wave, moderate to thick fog is expected to blanket the country from midnight to morning, potentially persisting until noon in some areas. This fog poses significant challenges to air navigation, inland river transport, and road communication. There is a slight expectation of rising night and day temperatures across the country. Furthermore, the BMD forecasts light rain or drizzle in one or two places over the Khulna division, while the rest of the country is likely to experience dry weather with partly cloudy skies. Residents, especially in the northern part of Bangladesh, have been facing severe cold for the last few days. This weather phenomenon has significantly disrupted normal life, affecting daily routines and transport services.  Read: Govt changes class schedule for primary schools due to cold wave 

According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department's (BMD) weather forecast, there may be more rain across the country, including in Dhaka, over a 72-hour period (starting from 9 am today, July 10, 2023). "Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions, with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in 24 hours," the Met Office said. Read: Heavy rains cause flooding and mudslides in southwest Japan, leaving 2 dead and at least 6 missing The highest, 22 mm, rainfall was recorded in Hatiya and Cumilla in 24 hours, till 6 am today. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions and it may fall slightly elsewhere over the country , the weather forecast added. Read: Drowning Prevention: Open Water Safety Precautions for Travellers The country’s highest temperature was recorded at 36.9 degree Celsius on Sunday in Rajshahi. Meanwhile, monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and weak to moderate over North Bay

Dhaka city saw drizzles on Thursday (June 8, 2023) morning, providing some brief relief from the scorching heat that has been sweeping across the country for several days. The day started with a cloudy sky, and Dhaka dwellers witnessed drizzles on their way to work in the morning. Also read: Rains or thundershowers likely to drench Dhaka, 18 other districts

The Met Office has predicted rain or thundershowers in parts of the country over 24 hours, starting from 9 am today (May 21, 2023).  “Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind are likely to occur at a few places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places in Khulna and Barishal divisions,” said the Met Office bulletin. A mild heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Jashore and Chuadanga and it may continue, according to the bulletin. Read more: Dhaka’s air 4th most polluted in the world this morning Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across the country, according to the Met Office bulletin. The highest temperature was recorded at 37.1 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi while the lowest temperature was recorded at 20.5 degrees Celsius in Kishoreganj’s Nikli and Sylhet.  The weather office recorded the highest 34 mm rainfall in Sylhet. Read more: Italy’s deadly floods just latest example of climate change’s all-or-nothing weather extremes

Different parts of the country including Dhaka will experience rains or thunder showers in parts of the country in 24 hours from 9am on Saturday (May 20, 2023). “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at many places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions with hails at isolated places over the country,” said a regular bulletin of Met office. A mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Khulna, Satkhira, Chuadanga and Jashore and it may continue. Also read: Rains or thundershowers likely in parts of country; Severe heat wave continues in 6 districts Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Besides, a trough of westerly low over West Bengal and adjoining area. The country’s highest temperature was recorded at 36.9 degrees Celsius in Mongla of Khulna district on Friday (May 19, 2023) while the lowest temperature was recorded at 19.8 degrees Celsius in Mymensingh district on Saturday. Read more: Rains disrupts work day in Dhaka, Met Office predicts more showers.