Primary schools to resume classes from May 5
Shawdesh desk: The classes in the government primary schools, Shishu Kalyan Trust schools, and Bureau of Non-Formal Education learning centres will be resumed from May 5 with shortened period and ReadMore
10 die of heatstroke in 7 days, 3 in 24hrs: DGHS
Shawdesh desk: Ten people have died of heatstroke in the last seven days across the country, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among them, three died in the last ReadMore
Very severe to severe heatwave sweeps over parts of Bangladesh
Shawdesh desk: Bangladesh sees prolonged heatwave as the met office on Tuesday forecast that severe heat wave now sweeps over parts of the three divisions, including Dhaka, and very severe ReadMore
Four people die of suspected heat stroke in Nilphamari
Shawdesh desk: Four people died of possible heat stroke in different parts of Nilphamari district on Tuesday amid the sweltering heat across the country. The deceased were identified as Lal ReadMore
USAID to provide $26m to implement One Health Project in Bangladesh
Shawdesh desk: The United States embassy Dhaka’s United States Agency for International Developmen is launching its new One Health project to improve infectious disease prevention and control in Bangladesh. Working ReadMore
School closure orders create confusion
Shawdesh Desk: The High Court on Monday ordered the closure of all primary and secondary level schools, colleges, and madrassahs across Bangladesh until May 2 due to the ongoing heatwave. ReadMore
Primary schools across Bangladesh to remain closed till May 2
Shawdesh desk: The classes of all the government primary schools, Shishu Kalyan Trust schools and Bureau of Non-Formal Education learning centres across Bangladesh will remain closed till May 2 due ReadMore
Low presence of students seen at Dhaka primary schools amid heatwave
Shawdesh Desk: Low presence of students was seen at some of the primary schools in the capital on the second consecutive day on Monday after the resumption of classes amid ReadMore
