GalleryKites cool off in a Suhrawardy Udyan pond as heat grips Dhaka
Days of intense heat in the capital have left birds uncomfortable too; on 29 September Prothom Alo photographed a flock of kites bathing in the pond at Suhrawardy Udyan.
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LivestockCaring for pets in a heatwave: heat stroke signs and first aid
During a heatwave in Bangladesh in early July 2026, a veterinarian warned that heat raises the risk of dehydration and heat stroke in pets and street animals; an animal showing the signs must be cooled quickly and taken to a vet.
FruitsPalm kernel demand rises in Sharsha-Benapole heat as a poor crop lifts prices
In June 2026 demand for tender palm kernels rose in Jashore's Sharsha and Benapole area during the Jaishtha heat; a low yield pushed prices up, and Jagonews24 reported that nearly a hundred local families were living off the seasonal trade.
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Do You Know How Many Litchis Are Safe to Eat in a Day?
Nutritionists consider 8 to 10 medium litchis a day generally safe for a healthy adult and 4 to 6 for children, while eating too many can upset blood sugar and digestion.
FruitsJaishtha's Juicy Fruits: Mango, Jackfruit, Jam and Litchi Fill Bangladesh's Markets
A column by Dr Md Forkan Ali in Jagonews24 on 6 June 2026 described the flood of local fruit in Jaishtha, a season in which mango was grown on about 204,000 hectares and Dinajpur's litchi markets were in full swing.
FruitsEating Jackfruit in the Summer Heat: Nutrition Facts and Health Cautions
As the jackfruit season began in June 2026, Jagonews24 set out what to know before eating Bangladesh's national fruit in the heat. Food data and health authorities point to moderation, with medical advice for people with diabetes, kidney disease or a latex allergy.
CropsWhy rose leaves turn brown in summer heat, and how to care for the plant
Roses can keep flowering in hot weather while their leaf edges turn brown and scorched; harsh sun, wrong watering and too much fertiliser are the usual causes, and each can be managed.
EnvironmentForecasters warn a 'super El Niño' may form, raising fears of record heat
In May 2026 forecasters said El Niño was strengthening fast in the Pacific and could become one of the strongest on record, and a University of Reading scientist warned it could bring record global temperatures in 2027.
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Green Coconuts Worth Tk 80 Sell for Tk 150 at Rajshahi Cattle Market
Heat-struck visitors to Rajshahi's City Hat are paying nearly double for green coconuts ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
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The Flowers That Bring Variety to Nature
In the blazing summer sun, krishnachura, kathgolap, nagalingam and shimul flowers dress Bangladesh's landscape in colour.
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Fiery Krishnachura Flowers Bloom in Narail
Blazing red krishnachura flowers have bloomed across Narail at the start of summer, delighting residents and nature lovers.
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Extreme Heat Threatens World Food Systems, Livelihoods of a Billion People at Risk
A joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Meteorological Organization warns that extreme heat is pushing some food supplies towards the brink.
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Litchis Cracking on the Trees in Rajshahi's Intense Heat
Intense heat and sudden changes in humidity are causing litchis to crack on the trees in Rajshahi, leaving farmers worried.