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
Maritime ports asked to hoist local cautionary signal 3
River ports in some regions have been asked to hoist cautionary signal 1 as a temporary south or south-easterly gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in many parts of the country, according to the special bulletin Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)
The government has made necessary preparations to tackle Cyclone "Dana", which has formed in the Bay of Bengal and its adjoining areas, the Disaster Management and Relief Ministry announced today
It is likely to move in a west-northwesterly direction and intensify further
Maritime ports advised to hoist distant warning signal no 2
The depression may continue to move west-northwest, intensify, and turn into a cyclone. If it turns into a cyclone, it will be named "Dana"
Low expected to develop into a cyclonic storm by October 23
Meteorologist says residents in the northern regions might begin to feel the chill by mid-November, while those in Dhaka may have to wait until the end of the month
A low-pressure area is expected to form over the East-Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining North Andaman Sea within the next 24 hours, starting from 9:00am today
A low pressure is likely to form over the central Bay of Bengal around Tuesday, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said
