Dhaka, June 4 -- A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping large parts of Bangladesh including Dhaka, leaving life severely disrupted amid intense sunshine and high humidity.

The extreme weather has made daily life increasingly difficult, particularly for outdoor workers such as agricultural labourers, rickshaw pullers and construction workers who are bearing the worst of the heat.

The highest temperature was recorded at 38.5 in Dinajpur on Wednesday.

"We are constantly sweating and we are earning less. If we had enough food at home, we would not work under such conditions, but we have no choice. My income is now less than half of what it used to be," said rickshawpuller Ahsahullah of Shahjahanpur area.

"The scorching heat wave is likel...