Heatwave: The new normal of a global narrative?

What happens when extreme heat is no longer an occasional crisis, but an everyday reality? As heatwaves intensify across Bangladesh, rising temperatures are exposing deeper vulnerabilities in our cities, energy systems, and communities. From Dhaka’s urban heat islands to the struggles of low-income households, extreme heat is becoming more than a climate concern—it is a question of inequality, resilience, and survival. In this SustainEra blog, Adiba Bintey Kamal and Rukhsar Sultana explore how heatwaves are reshaping our understanding of the climate crisis and why adaptation must go beyond simply learning to live with rising temperatures. The temperature is rising. The question is: are we ready?