Dhaka, April 21 -- An excessive heatwave has been sweeping several divisions and districts in Bangladesh as two people fell victim to heatstroke in two districts, which compelled the authorities concerned to close educational institutions.

The country's primary schools, higher secondary schools, and colleges will remain closed until April 27 due to the ongoing severe heatwave.

Education Minister Muhibul Hasan Chowdhry made the announcement on Saturday and said that the government has decided to shut down all schools and colleges across the country for the next seven days.

Meanwhile, Dhaka recorded 40.4 degrees Celsius on Saturday, the second highest temperature since 1960. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department's (BMD) recorded Jasho...