Dhaka, June 10 -- As the Bengali month of Joishtho draws to a close, a heatwave sweeping across parts of Bangladesh is likely to subside from Wednesday, according to forecasts by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

However, the discomfort from the sweltering heat may persist despite a drop in the mercury, said Meteorologist Md Omar Faruk.

He told bdnews24.com on Tuesday afternoon, "A mild heatwave is currently sweeping across the country's four divisions and six districts. Today is expected to be the peak of it.

"The intensity of the heatwave will decrease from Wednesday. However, even if temperatures fall below 36degC, the sticky conditions will likely remain."

Explaining the reason, he said: "There is a high level of moi...