The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today issued a fresh heatwave alert for four divisions for the next 48 hours, marking the second such alert of the week.
The prevailing heatwave over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, and Khulna divisions may continue during the next 48 hours commencing from 6:00pm today, reads a message from the BMD.
Due to the increase of moisture incursion, the discomfort may continue, it added.