Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Bangladesh may become one of the worst sufferers of heat stress, as Dhaka's temperature has risen by nearly 6degC over the last decade, far exceeding the global threshold of 1.5degC, experts warned.

The economic losses due to heat is projected to increase to US$2,400 billion in 2030, with the impact of heat stress being most pronounced in lower-middle- and low-income countries, experts in Belem of Brazil said Thursday.

Heatwave frequency has been projected to more than twice by 2050, with little night time relief, they said.

Nature Conservation Management (NACOM) and Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) jointly organised the discussion as a side event of the COP30 conference.

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akh...