In Hili, Dinajpur, soaring temperatures are causing imported potatoes from India to spoil, leading to significant losses for traders. The combination of high prices and reduced consumer demand due to the extreme heat has resulted in potatoes rotting in warehouses.

Importers at the Hili land port in Hakimpur, Dinajpur, are grappling with the situation, forced to discard a substantial quantity of potatoes daily, causing substantial financial setbacks. The unpleasant odor of decaying potatoes further compounds the issue for locals.

Sirajul Islam, manager of Rahim Traders warehouse, highlighted the challenges, noting that despite importing potatoes from India to stabilize prices and meet domestic demand, sales remain sluggish due to high prices and inadequate wholesale purchases.

Ratan Sarkar, manager of MR Traders, echoed these sentiments, citing significant losses as potatoes rot both in warehouses and during transportation from India.

Residents like Yasin Ali have also been affected by the stench emanating from the decaying potatoes, making it difficult to conduct business as usual.

Despite efforts to salvage usable potatoes through sorting, individuals like Rahela Bewa are only able to earn modest incomes from this labor-intensive task.

Sohrab Hossain, public relations officer of Hili land port, assured that import processes are expedited to mitigate losses, but the perishable nature of potatoes exacerbates the situation.

Meteorological authorities, represented by Tofazzal Hossain, acknowledge the persistently high temperatures in the region, exacerbated by humidity and low wind speeds, prolonging the heatwave's impact.