A severe cold wave continues across northern and northwestern Bangladesh, with temperatures dropping to the season’s lowest levels. On Tuesday, Rajshahi recorded a minimum temperature of 7 degrees Celsius, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. The agency reported that mild to moderate cold waves are sweeping over Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Panchagarh, Jashore, Chuadanga, and Kushtia, where the chill is being felt most intensely.

Meteorologist Hafizur Rahman said that the mild cold spell persists in several areas and is likely to continue throughout the week. However, the intensity may gradually decrease after January 10. The five-day forecast indicates partly cloudy skies and dry weather nationwide, with moderate to dense fog expected from midnight to morning, sometimes lasting until noon.

The forecast also warns that dense fog on Tuesday and Wednesday could temporarily disrupt air, river, and road transport. Night and day temperatures may rise slightly today, remain nearly unchanged midweek, and fall again on Friday before stabilizing on Saturday.