The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that the ongoing very severe to severe, and mild to moderate heat wave that is sweeping over different parts of the country is likely to continue, reports BSS.

"Very Severe heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Chuadanga and Pabna and severe heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Tangail, Bogura, Bagerhat, Jashore and Kushtia. Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over rest parts of Dhaka, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and the divisions of Rangpur, Mymensingh and Barishal and the districts of Moulavibazar, Rangamati, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni and Bandarban and it may continue," said a weather bulletin issued on Saturday morning.

Due to the increased amount of moisture incursion, people may continue to feel discomfort.

Country's maximum temperature on Friday was recorded 42.7 degrees Celsius at Chuadanga and the minimum temperature was 21.7 degrees Celsius at Sylhet.

Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan