Northern Bangladesh is experiencing an early onset of winter as temperatures in Tetulia, Panchagarh, dropped to 12.6°C on Sunday, marking the lowest in the country this season. The region has seen chilly winds and dense fog from dawn to mid-morning, disrupting daily life and increasing hardship for laborers. According to the Tetulia Meteorological Office, temperatures have been steadily declining and a cold wave is expected to hit by late November, with multiple waves likely in early December, potentially bringing temperatures down to around 10°C. The cold weather has also led to a rise in cold-related illnesses among children and the elderly. Doctors at Panchagarh Modern Sadar Hospital report that 250–300 patients are seeking treatment daily for cold-related ailments as the region braces for an intensifying winter.