Bangladesh: Dhaka sees hottest day in 58 years

Bangladesh is reeling under immense heatwave for the last few days. The extraordinary heat wave continues over large parts of the country with the meteorological department predicting its continuation over the next few days. Capital city Dhaka dwellers on Saturday experienced the hottest day since 1965, causing miserable suffering to all.  It is the highest temperature since 1965 when the highest temperature was recorded at 42 degrees. The mid-western city of Chuadanga recorded a maximum temperature of 42.2 degrees on Saturday. Overall, Bangladesh experienced its highest temperature of 44.5 degrees at Jashore in 1964. On Saturday, a severe heatwave was experienced in several districts of Bangladesh including Dhaka, Faridpur, Manikganj, Bagerhat, Pabna, Jashore, Chuadanga, and Kushtia.
The heatwave has made the condition of labour working outside on roads and construction sites extremely difficult. Being the month of fasting during Ramadan, rickshaw pullers and other such sections of society are suffering immensely. Increased demand for power also led to power cuts in certain areas of the capital city Dhaka on Saturday.