Dense fog and cold weather have gripped the eight districts of Rangpur division and five other districts
Rainfall is likely to be below normal over the country
Dinajpur and Rangpur district administrations have started distributing warm clothes to affected populations, but the demand far exceeds the supply
Low-income workers bear brunt of freezing cold
Despite some sunshine breaking through the morning fog, residents struggled with the chill
The people, flora and fauna take on a new attire. While some, with rugged clothes, get busy fighting the cold with very little on their plates, nature dons new looks in nooks, corners, and alleys of Bangladesh.
This winter, our mood and sleep patterns were affected by the lukewarm electoral fever.
There is an explanation, however infuriating, to each of the delightful conundrums in public work.
It’s a cold wave and it will pass, but until then, parents know full well what havoc it can wreak on the lives of young kids. The weak sun and the still, unhealthy air can cause blocked sinuses, congested chests, and runny noses. Come the school season, parents are concerned about the frigid morning temperatures and how to keep children as warm as possible.
A shivering cold coupled with dense fog pummelled the country, disrupting daily activities and communications by roads, rivers and air and spreading winter-related diseases.
Heavy fog has disrupted flight operations at the Dhaka airport over the past several days, causing passengers to suffer.
This year’s lowest temperature has been recorded at 6.2 degrees Celsius in Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh district.
A mild cold wave is sweeping over parts of the country with a forecast of a slight fall in temperatures in the night.
Drizzle to light rain is likely to occur at different places over Dhaka, Sylhet and Chattogram divisions today, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department weather forecast.
The ongoing cold wave sweeping over many parts of the country will be over in the next day or two but not in Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions, where the cold wave will last the entire month.
There are quite a few things to be noted about the on-going cold wave. Of them, two are obvious. For one thing, it has been relentless in its pattern, and therefore, cumulative and gripping in its chilling effect.
The prevailing cold wave sweeping through Bangladesh is likely to stay for two more days before another phase arrives somewhere in the middle of this month.
With an oxygen mask on, Safat, little over a month old, was reluctant to open his eyes at Dhaka Shishu Hospital. His mother wore a worried expression on her face as she held him tightly, trying to keep him warm.
The severe cold wave prevailing over Bangladesh makes way for a moderate cold wave which is likely to continue till January 14, met office forecasts.
