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 25, 2016
January 25, 2016

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.

January 24, 2016
January 24, 2016

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.

January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016

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.

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