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Extreme Heat Cost Bangladesh Up to $1.8 Billion: WB

Bangladesh suffered an estimated economic loss of $1.3 billion to $1.8 billion in 2024 because extreme heat reduced labour productivity, according to a new World Bank report. The loss is equivalent to about 0.3% to 0.4% of the country’s GDP, with damages rising sharply once daytime temperatures exce

Extreme Heat Cost Bangladesh Up to $1.8 Billion: WB