<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">The highest temperature in the capital Dhaka has been recorded at 40.4 degrees Celsius this season, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>Today's highest temperature was recorded in Jashore at 42.6 degrees Celsius, which is also a season's high for the country.</div><div><br></div><div>The BMD issued a warning that the heat wave condition will remain unchanged for the five days commencing 9 am on Saturday (20 April).</div><div><br></div><div>Severe heat wave is sweeping Khulna division and Rajshahi, Pabna and Tangail districts. A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping  Barishal division, the rest of Dhaka and Rajshahi divisions and Chandpur and Moulvibazar districts and it may continue.</div><div><br></div><div>In the face of current weather condition, the government has announced that schools, colleges, madrasas, and technical education institution across the country will remain closed until April 27. - UNB</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>