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World's record-breaking heatwaves

National all-time heat record broken or tied from 2022 to 2025

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Bangladesh needs a green transition to survive rising urban heat

Rainfall brings relief to Dhaka dwellers on 26 April 2026. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Dhaka's air turns 'good' as rain clears dust, pollutants

A construction worker gets a drink amid the scorching heat in the capital’s Gabtoli yesterday. Working people are suffering most in a mild to moderate heat wave sweeping over parts of the country. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps Dhaka, other parts of country: Met office

UGC chairman sees major transformation in higher education through HEAT project

UGC chairman sees major transformation in higher education through HEAT project

Two regions particularly affected by such poverty are sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia — and they are also highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Photo: BSS/AFP

Older adults in Bangladesh face over 2,500 hours of extreme heat a year: Study 

A rickshaw puller takes a break from the scorching heatwave, resting on his rickshaw. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Bangladesh to be among world's 6 hottest countries by 2050: Study

Collage of Water vapour and industrial aerosols. Photo: Collected

Water vapour heats Earth's atmosphere more than aerosols from industry, volcanoes: Study

Women farmers and laborers are the most exposed to heat, as fieldwork requires prolonged hours under direct sunlight with minimal rest or hydration. Photo: TBS

Heat action plans work for cities, why not for women farmers?

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Greenpeace South Asia’s new issue brief calls for urgent heat stress protection

Children washing their faces in heatwave. Photo: UNICEF/Kaur

57m Bangladeshis severely impacted by extreme heat: Climate Central

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicts more frequent occurrences of rising heatwaves in the coming decade, where daily temperatures are expected to surpass 35°C beyond the summer season. Photo: TBS

Extreme heat exposures cost Bangladesh $1.78b last year in lost productivity: WB report

75% of women living in Dhaka’s slums reported suffering symptoms of heat stress including dizziness, dehydration and abnormal heart rates. Photo: TBS

Burning at both ends: Urban heat and the daily struggle of Dhaka’s marginalised women