Dhaka's minimum temperature this morning was 17 degrees Celsius
Bangladesh Meteorological Department today predicted rain in parts of the country, including Dhaka division, from Friday, which may further intensify the cold weather
The weather is expected to remain similar for the next few days
Chuadanga records country's lowest temperature today at 8.7°C
The weather is expected to remain similar for the next few days
The biting cold also has disrupted daily life, with people struggling to cope in the early mornings and nights.
The cold has brought hardships to residents, particularly the poor and those dependent on outdoor labour
Residents are likely to feel colder after December 20, as temperatures are expected to dip further
The well-marked low is likely to intensify further, BMD said in its morning weather bulletin
Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the northern part of the country
Light rain or drizzle may occur at one or two places in Chattogram division
The country may experience eight to 10 mild to moderate cold waves during the upcoming winter season, an official of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said yesterday.
BMD forecasts rain showers likely in parts of Bangladesh
In its monthly weather outlook for November, BMD today said there is a possibility of normal rainfall across the country this month
The severe cyclonic storm "Dana" swept coastal areas of India's eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal today since making landfall after midnight, toppling trees, snapping power lines and inundating some low-lying areas but no casualties were reported, officials said
Maritime ports asked to hoist local cautionary signal-3
Under the influence of the impending cyclonic storm Dana, the coastal district of Satkhira has been experiencing rainfall intermittently since early today
