Sunday, 11 January, 2026
A biting cold wave and dense fog swept across Bangladesh on Friday, with the northern district of Panchagarh recording the season’s lowest temperature of 6.8°C, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
The overnight fog blanketed the district like a thick mist, resembling heavy rainfall in density, and lingered well into the morning, reducing visibility and shrouding roads and pathways. Residents faced harsh conditions, with the cold making daily routines particularly challenging.
Officials noted that temperatures ranging between 6.1°C and 8°C indicate a moderate cold wave currently affecting the region. On Thursday, Panchagarh recorded a minimum of 9.2°C and a maximum of 18.5°C, highlighting the intensifying chill.
The severe winter has disrupted normal life, especially for low-income and working-class residents. Many labourers struggled to reach workplaces on time, while drivers navigated foggy roads with headlights on well into the morning. To ward off the chill, locals relied on burning straw and firewood.
Senior observer Jitendranath Roy of the Tetulia Weather Observation Centre reported humidity at 100 per cent on Friday, with winds blowing at 10–12 km/h. He warned that such cold conditions are likely to persist throughout January.
Dense fog and biting cold have made mornings particularly harsh, with limited sunlight reaching the district until late hours. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution while commuting.
The overall weather situation across the country remains dry, with partly cloudy skies expected over the next 24 hours. However, the cold wave and dense fog are likely to continue affecting daily life in several regions.
According to the BMD, a mild to moderate cold wave is currently sweeping through the Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions, as well as the districts of Narsingdi, Jashore, Chuadanga, and Kushtia. Moderate to thick fog is expected over river basins, while light to moderate fog may form elsewhere during the midnight to morning period, potentially disrupting road, river, and air transport.
Temperature trends indicate little change at night, while daytime temperatures may rise slightly, resulting in cold nights followed by comparatively milder days. In Dhaka, winds are expected from the north to north-west at 6–12 km/h, with relative humidity at 90 per cent at 6:00am, creating conditions favourable for fog formation.
Regional variations remain pronounced: Bandarban recorded the highest temperature yesterday at 28.1°C, while the northern district of Tetulia dropped to 6.8°C, highlighting the intensity of the cold wave in northern Bangladesh.
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A biting cold wave and dense fog swept across Bangladesh on Friday, with the northern district of Panchagarh recording the season’s lowest temperature of 6.8°C, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
The overnight fog blanketed the district like a thick mist, resembling heavy rainfall in density, and lingered well into the morning, reducing visibility and shrouding roads and pathways. Residents faced harsh conditions, with the cold making daily routines particularly challenging.
Officials noted that temperatures ranging between 6.1°C and 8°C indicate a moderate cold wave currently affecting the region. On Thursday, Panchagarh recorded a minimum of 9.2°C and a maximum of 18.5°C, highlighting the intensifying chill.
The severe winter has disrupted normal life, especially for low-income and working-class residents. Many labourers struggled to reach workplaces on time, while drivers navigated foggy roads with headlights on well into the morning. To ward off the chill, locals relied on burning straw and firewood.
Senior observer Jitendranath Roy of the Tetulia Weather Observation Centre reported humidity at 100 per cent on Friday, with winds blowing at 10–12 km/h. He warned that such cold conditions are likely to persist throughout January.
Dense fog and biting cold have made mornings particularly harsh, with limited sunlight reaching the district until late hours. Authorities have urged residents to exercise caution while commuting.
The overall weather situation across the country remains dry, with partly cloudy skies expected over the next 24 hours. However, the cold wave and dense fog are likely to continue affecting daily life in several regions.
According to the BMD, a mild to moderate cold wave is currently sweeping through the Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions, as well as the districts of Narsingdi, Jashore, Chuadanga, and Kushtia. Moderate to thick fog is expected over river basins, while light to moderate fog may form elsewhere during the midnight to morning period, potentially disrupting road, river, and air transport.
Temperature trends indicate little change at night, while daytime temperatures may rise slightly, resulting in cold nights followed by comparatively milder days. In Dhaka, winds are expected from the north to north-west at 6–12 km/h, with relative humidity at 90 per cent at 6:00am, creating conditions favourable for fog formation.
Regional variations remain pronounced: Bandarban recorded the highest temperature yesterday at 28.1°C, while the northern district of Tetulia dropped to 6.8°C, highlighting the intensity of the cold wave in northern Bangladesh.
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