Heat wave grips 27 dists, likely to persist
Says Met office
FE REPORT | Saturday, 4 April 2026
A mild-to-moderate heat wave continued to sweep across several parts of the country on Friday and is likely to persist in the coming days, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
In a bulletin issued on Friday, the BMD said the heat wave is currently affecting Rajshahi and Khulna divisions, with its impact extending to 27 districts, including Dhaka.
Chuadanga recorded the country's highest temperature for the third consecutive day, with the mercury rising to 39.7 degrees Celsius on Friday, intensifying discomfort and disrupting daily life.
In Dhaka, the highest temperature reached 36.1 degree Celsius on Friday, up from 35.5 degrees Celsius the previous day.
The Met office forecast that rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning are expected at one or two places over Sylhet division.
Elsewhere, the weather is likely to remain mainly dry with partly cloudy skies, it said, adding that day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country.
The Met office also noted that a trough of low pressure lies over West Bengal and adjoining areas, while a seasonal low persists over the South Bay.
According to the Chuadanga district Met office, the temperature hit 39.7 degrees Celsius at 3:00pm with humidity at 31 per cent. The district has seen a steady rise in temperatures in recent days, with 36.3 degrees Celsisus recorded on April 1 and 38.5 degrees Celsisus on April 2.
A Met official said a mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping through the district and may continue for several more days, with no immediate sign of rainfall.
The intense heat has forced many residents to stay indoors, leaving streets relatively empty. Outdoor workers and day labourers are among the hardest hit, while rickshaw and van drivers reported a drop in passengers.
Demand for cold drinks and sugarcane juice has surged across the town as roadside vendors and small businesses struggle to cope with the extreme weather, local residents said.
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