Online Desk:  Amid the ongoing intense heatwave across the country, Chuadanga experienced record 43.7 degrees Celsius temperature on Tuesday (April 30), the highest in 10 years.

Jaminur Rahman, in-charge of the Chuadanga Weather Observatory Centre, said they have recorded 43.7°C temperature at 3:00pm in Chuadanga.

It is the highest temperature recorded in the past 10 years in the district, he said.

He said the heatwave has been continuing in the district for 18 days, making life very difficult and intolerable.

Earlier, on May 21, 2014, Chuadanga recorded 43.2°C temperature.

Chuadanga has been experiencing extreme heat since middle of the month of April, disrupting the regular activities of people.

Meanwhile, the High Court has ordered the closure of educational institutions across the country amid the extreme weather.