The extreme heat wave has paralysed normal life across the country in the hot summer.
The normal livelihood of the country including the capital Dhaka is being affected badly due to the ongoing sultry weather that has been experienced by the people for the last few days.
The country recorded 40 degrees Celsius temperature in most places.
The countrywide heat wave including the capital Dhaka will continue few more days.
Dhaka experienced the hottest day since 1965 yesterday (Sunday) which is the highest in 58 years.
The highest temperature recorded in the capital yesterday was 40.4 degrees Celsius.
In1965, a high of 42 degrees Celsius was recorded in the capital.
Besides, the highest temperature in the country was recorded in Chuadanga and Jashore over 42 degrees Celsius.
Amid sweltering heat in most parts of the country, Bangladesh Metrological Department has predicted rains and thundershowers at one or two places in Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions after two to three days.
Bd-pratidin English/Golam Rosul
