cold wave
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.
Drizzle likely in Dhaka, Sylhet, Chattogram
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cold wave to continue for 2-3 days
A cold wave will continue to sweep over the country for another couple of days, according to Dhaka Met Office.
Cold wave may last 2-3 days more
The ongoing cold wave across the country may last for two to three days more, while the overall temperature is expected to rise at the end of this month, according to the Chuadanga Met office.
Cold wave likely from Saturday
Jodi Borshe Magher Shes, Dhonnyo Rajar Punya Desh -- If it rains at the end of Magh (10th month of the Bengali calendar), the kingdom would prosper, said ancient wise soothsayer and astrologer Khona in a popular verse.