Why Is Bangladesh Intensely Hot Today
On Monday, September 1, 2025, Bangladesh is experiencing sweltering heat due to specific meteorological conditions influenced by the Bay of Bengal. When a low-pressure system forms over the Bay, it creates a contrasting high-pressure system over Bangladesh’s landmass. This high-pressure system leads to clear, cloudless skies, allowing the sun’s full heat to reach the ground, resulting in scorching weather.
The northern divisions of Bangladesh, such as Rangpur, are currently under completely clear skies, amplifying the heat. A video shared by an acquaintance from Panchagarh district today captured a rare sight: the Kanchenjunga mountain visible from the region, a phenomenon possible only under such clear atmospheric conditions. There is a high likelihood that Kanchenjunga will be visible again from Panchagarh tomorrow morning due to the persistent clear skies.
Meanwhile, a seasonal low-pressure system is forming over the eastern Bay of Bengal, near Myanmar’s Rakhine State and the coastal areas of Bangladesh’s Chattogram division. This developing system may bring changes in the coming days, but for now, the cloudless skies and high-pressure system are driving the extreme heat across the country.
