Dhaka records highest temperature in 58 years

The hottest day in Dhaka since 1965 recorded on Saturday, making life difficult for everyone.   

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the capital's peak temperature on Saturday was 40.4 degrees Celsius, which was the highest temperature since 1965.

In 1965, the highest 42 degrees Celsius was recorded in the capital. 

The highest temperature recorded in the capital Friday was 40.2 degrees Celsius, which was the same as that was recorded exactly nine years ago on April 14, 2014.

The nation's highest temperature on Saturday, though, was 42.2 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga.