Potential $17.5 Billion Loss Due to Severe Heatwaves in Bangladesh: Urgent Call to Prioritize the Health Sector in National Climate Policy
Intensifying heatwaves, driven by climate change, are causing a severe decline in labor capacity and GDP in Bangladesh. According to a comprehensive global assessment on climate and health released on 1 November 2026, Bangladesh faces an estimated annual economic loss of approximately $17.5 billion USD, resulting from reduced working hours......
