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Bangladesh swelters in early autumn heat

According to the Bengali calendar, Friday is the 21st day of Bhadra, one of the autumn months in Bangladesh. But temperatures in the country remain as they did in the sizzling days of summer, making it a hassle to go outside.

Dhaka battles heat before monsoon’s end

As the calendar edges towards the end of Shrabon, the relentless monsoon rains have given way to fierce sunlight. Weather forecasts for Monday indicated light to moderate showers across eight divisions, yet the day dawned with the sun glaring fiercely. As the afternoon wore on, the intense sunlight left commuters and workers sweltering on the streets. A stifling, “gasping for air” atmosphere settled over the capital.

Animals coping with scorching heat at zoo

Just like city dwellers, the animals are also struggling amid the scorching heat. At the National Zoo in Dhaka’s Mirpur, a spotted deer is seen resting under a tree, while a monkey enjoys splashing about in the pool inside its enclosure.

How will electricity fare amid baking heat of May, June?

Many factors are at play here, including conduction lines, which may cause some load shedding, PDB chief says

Yearning for relief in sweltering heat

A moderate heat wave is sweeping across the country. After the sun vaulted across the sky through the day, evening fell and weighed heavily on people fatigued by the searing heat, the day labourers in particular.

Heat bears down on Dhaka residents

Workers battle unbearable heat