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Bangladesh reopens schools even as heatwave alert extended by three days

Schools in Bangladesh reopened despite a heatwave with temperatures predicted to exceed 40 degrees Celsius, per the weather department.
The 72-hour heat alert extension did not prevent schools from restarting activities after closures.
The education ministry announced the suspension of daily assemblies and limited outdoor class activities due to the extreme heat.

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Bangladesh reopens schools amid scorching heatwave

Schools in Bangladesh reopened on Sunday despite a heatwave continuing to sweep the South Asian nation, with temperatures expected to climb above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in the days ahead, according to the weather department.

15 days ago·Malaysia

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Channel News Asia

Bangladesh reopens schools despite heat alert

DHAKA: Millions of students returned to their reopened schools across Bangladesh on Sunday (Apr 28) despite a lingering heatwave that prompted a nationwide classroom shutdown order

15 days ago·Singapore

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RTÉ

Bangladesh to reopen schools despite sweltering heatwave

Bangladesh will reopen schools from next week despite a brutal heatwave sweeping the country that has seen temperatures soar to 43 degrees Celsius, officials have said.

17 days ago·Ireland

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The Straits Times

Bangladesh children keep to their homes as heatwave shuts schools

Bangladesh is experiencing one of its worst heatwaves on record. Read more at straitstimes.com.

17 days ago·Singapore

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Financial Post

Southeast Asia Heat Wave Shuts Schools, Stokes Power Demand

(Bloomberg) — The Philippines announced it will halt in-person classes at public schools, while Thai power demand rose to a record, as the heat wave gripping southern Asia continued to take its toll.

15 days ago·Canada

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VOA News

Bangladesh reopens schools amid scorching heatwave

Schools in Bangladesh reopened Sunday despite a heatwave continuing to sweep the South Asian nation, with temperatures expected to climb above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in the days ahead, according to the weather department.

15 days ago·United States

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