Bangladesh Schools Reopen Despite Record-Breaking Heatwave

Millions of students return to classrooms as the country experiences its longest and most intense heatwave in history.

Schools across Bangladesh reopened on Sunday, despite ongoing extreme temperatures that have prompted a 72-hour heat alert extension.
This current heatwave, the longest since records began in 1948, has seen temperatures soar above 40 degrees Celsius.
Health concerns mount among parents as children face risks of heat-related illnesses, with some students already suffering from heat rashes.
Educational authorities have adjusted school schedules, including shortening primary school hours and suspending daily assemblies.
Meteorologists attribute the increased frequency and intensity of heatwaves to climate change and local environmental factors such as rapid urbanization.