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Who are Chief Heat Officers and what do they do?

Bushra Afreen, the Chief Heat Officer (CHO) for North Dhaka, has recently come under intense scrutiny and online trolling amidst a surge in heatwaves across the city. After her recent remarks in some interviews, Afreen has become a target of online trolling, with many questioning the necessity of a CHO position in the city. However, Dhaka is not the only city with this unique public official role. So, who are Chief Heat Officers, and what are they supposed to do?

 

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