Summer

Construction workers drink water while working on a building during hot weather in Pristina, Kosovo 19 June, 2024. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

Millions sweltering under extreme heat worldwide as summer arrives

In Saudi Arabia, nearly two million Muslim pilgrims are finishing the hajj at the Grand Mosque in Mecca this week. But hundreds have died during the journey amid temperatures above 51°C (124°F)

Take advantage of the library as it offers a comfortable, air-conditioned environment and provides all the resources necessary to complete your assignments effectively. Photo: TBS
Pursuit

How to make the most out of your summer semester

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

Why such unbearable heat even in cloudy weather?

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Environment

Mild heat wave sweeping over parts of country

Meteorologists forecast heavy rainfall across the country until 12 May, with showers expected daily. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS
Bangladesh

What’s ahead in May after a cruel April?

A boy takes a dip in the water near the Museum of Independence in the capital's Suhrawardy Udyan today (20 April). Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Bangladesh

Can we make Dhaka cooler?

Screenshot from Windy showing the heatwave forecast across Bangladesh and nearby regions at 3pm of 29 April 2024
Bangladesh

Dhaka experiences excessive heat as temperature peaks at 40.5°C, highest in 58 years

'Closest to the sun': Why Chuadanga so hot in April?
Bangladesh

'Closest to the sun': Why Chuadanga so hot in April?

Rickshaw pullers take rest beside a tree in the capital's Manik Mia Avenue on Tuesday (16 April) noon as a mild heatwave sweeps over the country. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS
Environment

'Dhaka heat too much to handle': Day labourers suffer most

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Environment

This month's 3rd heat wave warning issued, mercury may go up further 

Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Environment

Bangladesh faces extreme weather as longer heatwave looms

A healthy lifestyle is the most effective preventative action against non-communicable diseases. Photo: Reuters.
Health

Don't sweat the sweating: Surprising health benefits of sweating in summer

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Environment

March saw 10th straight month of record global heat: monitor