Bone-chilling winds intensify hardship for workers

Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information Service issued special bulletin today

Temperatures fell sharply, likely to persist for another two to three days

Rangpur Met Office says harsh conditions may persist for several more days

Dense fog that set in late December continues to persist, dragging down daytime temperatures and driving up cold-related illnesses. Daily life across Dhaka and the northern districts has slowed to a crawl, with children, the elderly, and low-income families bearing the brunt of the chill.

Air navigation, inland river transport, and road communication may be disrupted

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 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)

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.