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The heat wave is impacting the divisions of Dhaka, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet. This weather phenomenon, which began at 9:00 am today, is causing temperatures to soar, contributing to increased discomfort due to higher humidity levels.
Anar, who disappeared in Kolkata last week, is believed to have been murdered by a group of Bangladeshi men, according to government statements. However, Indian police have yet to locate his body.
The High Court bench comprising Justices Naima Haider and Kazi Zinat Hoque not only issued the six-month injunction against Dipjol, but also instructed the Social Welfare Ministry's registration authority to conduct an inquiry into the complaints about the BFAA polls.
A mild to moderate heatwave is currently sweeping across all eight divisions of Bangladesh, and meteorological experts warn that it may persist and even spread further over the next 24 hours.
The High Court yesterday said prisoners, who have been sentenced to death, with pending appeals must not be kept in condemned cells. It ordered the authorities concerned to move such convicts from condemned cells to ordinary cells within two years, starting immediately.
The timing is crucial, as Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gears up for a potential visit to India, slated for either early June or the first week of July, pending the formation of a new government in India post-elections.
However, the respite from the rains may be temporary, as the bulletin warns that mild to moderate heat wave conditions are expected to continue in Dhaka and five other divisions during the same period.
Following the collision, three individuals – Joydebpur Junction Station master Md Hashem, pointsmen Mostafizur Rahman, and Saddam Hossain – were suspended.
According to Joydebpur Junction Officer Sirajul Islam, as reported by DailyStar, the collision disrupted rail connectivity between Dhaka and Tangail, Narsingdi, and Mymensingh. Several coaches of the passenger train derailed due to the impact.
The report highlights that in the Asia-Pacific region, which is the world's second most challenging region for journalism, Myanmar, China, North Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan are among the top 10 most dangerous countries for media personnel.
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