Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka recorded the highest temperature in 58 years

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka recorded the highest temperature in 58 years: Bangladesh’s capital city Dhaka had its hottest day on 15 April in 58 years with the temperature rising to 40.4 degrees Celsius. 

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This is the highest temperature since 1965 when the highest temperature was recorded at 42 degree Celsius. The mid-western city of Chuadanga recorded a maximum temperature of 42.2 degrees on 15th April. Bangladesh experienced its highest temperature of 44.5 degrees at Jashore in 1964. On 15th April, a severe heatwave was experienced in several districts of Bangladesh including Dhaka, Faridpur, Manikganj, Bagerhat, Pabna, Jashore, Chuadanga, and Kushtia. The extraordinary heat wave in Bangladesh continues over large parts of the country. 

People’s Republic of Bangladesh

Capital: Dhaka
Prime Minister: Sheikh Hasina Wazed
President: Mohammad Shahabuddin
Currency: Taka