Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (January 14) said that mild cold wave is sweeping over north, north-west, northernmost and western part of the country.

According to the BMD bulletin, mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Dinajpur, Panchagarh and Chuadanga and it may abate from some places.

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.

Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country during midnight to morning and it may continue till noon at places. Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may disrupt temporarily due to fog.

Night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Cold day condition is likely to prevail at many places over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Saturday was recorded 26.8 degree Celsius at Teknaf and today's minimum temperature 08.5 degree Celsius was recorded at Dinajpur.

Ridge of sub-continental high extends up to West Bengal and its adjoining areas. Seasonal low lies over the South Bay, extending its trough to the North Bay.

The sun sets at 5.31 pm today and rises at 6.44 am tomorrow in the capital.

BDST: 1517 HRS, JAN 14, 2024
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