cold wave

The many shades of the Bangladeshi winter

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. 

Under the influence of the cold spell

This winter, our mood and sleep patterns were affected by the lukewarm electoral fever.

When the mind gets foggier than the weather

There is an explanation, however infuriating, to each of the delightful conundrums in public work.

How to dress your kids for school in this cold wave

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.

Mild cold wave may hit parts of Bangladesh tomorrow

A mid cold wave may hit the northwestern and western parts of Bangladesh tomorrow, and it may continue for the next one or two days, according to the latest bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)

In grip of bitter cold

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.

Cold Wave: Dense fog disrupts transport operations

Heavy fog has disrupted flight operations at the Dhaka airport over the past several days, causing passengers to suffer.

6.2˚C in Tetulia, year's lowest

This year’s lowest temperature has been recorded at 6.2 degrees Celsius in Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh district.

Nights to become more chilly: Met office

A mild cold wave is sweeping over parts of the country with a forecast of a slight fall in temperatures in the night.

January 16, 2018
January 16, 2018

Cold to rattle the north the entire month

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.

January 12, 2018
January 12, 2018

The cold facts

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.

January 10, 2018
January 10, 2018

Cold wave likely to linger for 2 more days

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.

January 10, 2018
January 10, 2018

Cold brings misery for the little ones

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.

January 9, 2018
January 9, 2018

Cold wave likely to continue till Jan 14

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.

January 8, 2018
January 8, 2018

Winter woes: Early diagnosis key to preventing Pneumonia in children

With temperatures dipping and a cold wave sweeping throughout the country, ailments common to winter are rising, especially among children.

January 7, 2018
January 7, 2018

Cold wave may continue till Jan 9

The cold wave sweeping over the country may continue for the next two days while the chilling condition is likely to improve from January 10, according to an official of the met office.

January 6, 2018
January 6, 2018

Mercury may dip further

The cold wave that is sweeping over different parts of the country is expected to last two to three days more with the mercury going down, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

January 5, 2018
January 5, 2018

Cold wave rolls in, hits poor hard

A mild cold wave is sweeping over several districts of the country causing sufferings to the poor and the elderly. The Met office said temperatures could drop even further this evening.

January 26, 2016
January 26, 2016

Temperature may rise from today

Biting cold and intense fog are taking a heavy toll on people living in the northern region, especially those living in charlands.

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