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Eight  international flights could not land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday morning due to dense fog, airport sources said. The flights were diverted to Chattogram, Kolkata and Bangkok as visibility dropped sharply over the capital,  Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) officials said. They said flight operations will resume as normal once weather condition improves. US. Airlines cancel 1,000 flights amid FAA-ordered service reductions Airlines concerned are providing meals and hotel facilities to passengers of delayed flights as required, it added. Severe cold weather has gripped Dhaka and other parts of the country, disrupting normal life. Dense fog and cold winds have added to the hardship especially during the morning hours. The Met office forecast dry weather with partly cloudy sky across the country. It also said moderate to dense fog may occur in different areas from midnight to morning and in some places, may continue until noon.

Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat water routes were suspended due to dense fog, leaving more than 300 vehicles stranded at terminals. Five ferries were anchored mid-river as visibility dropped sharply. Abdus Salam, Deputy General Manager of BIWTC Aricha Sector, said the fog began intensifying from Thursday evening and became extremely dense around 9:00pm, covering the entire waterway and making vessels invisible. To prevent accidents, ferry operations on the Aricha-Kazirhat route were suspended. At the time, two ferries — Bir Shrestha Hamidur Rahman and Chitra — were stranded mid-river carrying passengers and vehicles, while two other ferries remained at Kazirhat ghat. Meanwhile, ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route were suspended around 12:30am as fog density increased further. Three ferries — Shahparan, Golam Maula and Baigar — were anchored mid-river following the suspension. Due to the halt in ferry operations, more than 300 vehicles, including over a hundred goods-laden trucks, were stranded at Paturia and Daulatdia ghats, causing severe hardship for passengers and transport workers. The official said ferry services would resume once visibility improves and fog conditions ease.

Ferry services on the Shariatpur-Chandpur waterway have been temporarily suspended due to dense fog. To prevent accidents, the Narsingpur Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) terminal authorities halted ferry operations from 4 am on Tuesday, said the terminal’s Deputy Manager Md Iqbal Hossain. Dense fog halts ferry services on 2 routes for two hours From midnight Monday, intense fog had blanketed the river and surrounding areas, prompting the decision to suspend ferry movement from 4 am to ensure safety, said Iqbal. No ferries, however, were stranded mid-river. Ferry operations will resume once visibility improves, he added. Brahmaputra ferry crisis deepens as navigability issues persist in Kurigram

Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia river routes in Manikganj resumed on Saturday after several hours of suspension due to dense fog. Deputy General Manager of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC), Aricha regional office, Nasir Chowdhury, said the ferry services on the Aricha-Kazirhat route remained suspended till 10:30 pm on Friday due to poor visibility caused by the dense fog. Five ferries got stuck in the middle of the river due to the suspension of the ferry movement. Fog-hit ferry services resume on Aricha-Kazirhat, Paturia-Daulatpur routes after 9hrs Besides, the ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia route were suspended due to thick fog around 3:30 am early Saturday, forcing the authorities to halt movements of 14 ferries on both sides of the river. Some 500 vehicles, including 400 goods-laden trucks, remained stranded on both sides of the two ferry routes, causing immense sufferings to passengers. As the fog disappeared, the ferry services on the two routes restored around 7 am and 6 am, respectively. Dense fog halts ferry services in Padma, Jamuna rivers  

Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat and Paturia-Daulatdia river routes in Manikganj resumed on Friday morning after nine hours of suspension due to dense fog. Nasir Chowdhury, deputy general manager of Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) in Aricha sector, said the ferry services resumed at 10:30am after the fog cleared. Earlier, he said the fog intensified in the Padma and Jamuna rivers’ basins starting from midnight, forcing them to suspend the ferry services at 1:30am. The suspension caused four ferries stuck in the middle of the both rivers and over 500 vehicles at the terminals. During this time, four ferries—Borkot, Kopoti, and Khan Jahan Ali, and Chitra got stuck in the middle of the rivers. Read: Fog fades in Meghna River, ferry services resume Moreover, six ferries remained stuck at the Paturia terminal, four at the Daulatdia, and three at the Aricha, all carrying passengers and vehicles, according to terminal authorities. Currently, over 500 vehicles were stuck at the four ferry terminals, with over 400 freight trucks, they said. Nasir said they allowed passenger buses, private cars, microbuses, ambulances to cross the river on the priority basis after the fogs lifted.

Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may face disruption due to dense fog in the next five days from 9am on Sunday. Parts of the country may experience moderate to dense fog from midnight to morning  during the period, according to a regular bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Light rain or drizzle likely in northern region of Bangladesh in 5 days: BMD Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Meanwhile, night and day temperatures may rise slightly over the country during the period. Biting cold and chilling winds disrupt daily life in Naogaon Ridge of sub-continental high extends up to West Bengal and adjoining area. A seasonal low lies over South Bay, extending it's tough to Northeast Bay. The country’s lowest temperature was recorded at 09.7 degree Celsius.

Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes resumed this morning after a lengthy suspension caused by dense fog that disrupted operations for 10-11 hours. Nasir Chowdhury, Deputy General Manager of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC), confirmed that operations resumed at 10:30 am on the Paturia-Daulatdia route and at 11:00 am on the Aricha-Kazirhat route. Passenger buses, private cars, and microbuses will be prioritized for crossing, followed by goods-laden trucks, Chowdhury added. The disruption began on Saturday night when thick fog blanketed the waterways, obscuring visibility and forcing authorities to suspend ferry services to prevent accidents. Three ferries—Khan Jahan Ali, Birshreshtha Jahangir, and Baigar—were stranded mid-river, while more than 300 vehicles, predominantly cargo trucks, were left waiting at the Paturia, Daulatdia, Aricha, and Kazirhat terminals. Read: Ferry services on Aricha-Kazirhat & Paturia-Daulatdia routes resume after disruption The situation deteriorated after sunset, with the fog becoming denser along the Aricha-Kazirhat route. By 11:30 pm, visibility had dropped to near zero, rendering navigation lights ineffective and making the waterway perilous. Among the stranded ferries, the Khan Jahan Ali Ro-Ro ferry was stuck mid-river with passengers and vehicles onboard. Three other ferries—Chitra, Krishani, and Shah Ali—were immobilized at the Aricha terminal, while the Dhanshiri ferry was stuck at the Kazirhat terminal. By 1:00 am, authorities suspended ferry operations on the Paturia-Daulatdia route as well. Two ferries, Birshreshtha Jahangir and Baigar, were left stranded mid-river, adding to the growing backlog of eight ferries halted at the terminals. The resumption of services brought relief to hundreds of stranded passengers and vehicle operators, as the BIWTC worked to clear the backlog and ensure smooth crossings for priority vehicles. Read more: Ferry services resume on Aricha, Paturia routes after 3 hours  

The residents of Dhaka woke up on Friday to a city draped in a thick blanket of fog, turning the bustling capital into a misty realm. The streets, wet from a drizzle-like fog, saw vehicles navigating with their headlights on well into the morning. By 9:30 am, the sun was yet to pierce through the grey skies, amplifying the wintry chill. Being a weekend, the usually crowded roads of Dhaka appeared relatively quieter. Yet, those braving the outdoors faced the biting cold and relentless fog. Even layered in multiple warm garments, many struggled against the numbing temperatures. For the city’s labourers and homeless, the cold proved especially harsh, leaving them reliant on scanty warm clothing and yearning for the faintest hint of sunlight. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast that the current weather conditions are likely to persist. Read: Dense fog may disrupt flight, vessel operation,  road communication: BMD A bulletin issued on Thursday night suggested that both day and night temperatures across the country might see a slight rise by Sunday. However, the dense fog is expected to cause intense cold sensations in certain areas. The BMD further predicted moderate to dense fog from midnight to midday across the country, which could temporarily disrupt aviation, inland waterway transport, and road travel. While skies are expected to remain partially cloudy, the weather is expected to stay dry in the coming days. However, light rain or drizzle may occur in the northern regions early next week. International weather agencies have also noted the severity of this winter. AccuWeather describes the ongoing cold snap in Bangladesh as part of a broader regional pattern affecting South Asia, with below-average temperatures observed in parts of India and Nepal as well. The UK Met Office highlights how such dense fog, combined with low temperatures, can exacerbate health risks, especially for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those without adequate shelter. The worsening cold disproportionately impacts Bangladesh’s underprivileged communities. Read more: Moderate cold wave with fog likely across the country: BMD Street dwellers and daily wage earners are among the hardest hit, struggling to stay warm in the absence of proper winter clothing. Many are seen huddling around makeshift fires or crowding donation points in search of blankets. With dense fog continuing to cloak the capital and beyond, the resilience of the nation’s most vulnerable is being tested. As Dhaka endures another frigid spell, the hope for brighter skies and warmer days remains distant yet persistent.

The  residents of Dhaka woke up to a blanket of dense fog on Saturday morning as temperatures dropped significantly, disrupting daily life. The city experienced a chilly 16 degrees Celsius, according to the Met Office bulletin issued on Friday. A thick layer of fog enveloped the city, forcing vehicles to use headlights during daylight hours. Panchagarh sees foggy weather Commuters struggled to find transport in time due to poor visibility. Many city dwellers opted to stay indoors, particularly as several educational institutions remained closed following the end of annual examinations. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast light to moderate fog in parts of the country from midnight to Saturday morning. Dense fog: Ferry services resume on two river routes in Manikganj Nighttime temperatures are expected to rise by 1-2°C, while daytime temperatures may drop slightly. On Friday, the country's highest temperature of 31°C was recorded in Bandarban and Sandwip, while the lowest temperature of 10.7°C was noted in Tetulia on Thursday.  

Dense fog caused the suspension of the Paturia-Daulatdia ferry route for six hours. Nasir Chowdhury, DGM of the Aricha Sector, said dense fog is a natural phenomenon, and ferry services could not resume until the fog cleared. Ferry operations resumed at 8:30 am once the fog's intensity diminished. During this time, over a hundred vehicles, including goods-laden trucks, private cars, microbuses, and other vehicles, got stranded at both terminals. BMD predicts cooler nights ahead BIWTC (Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation) officials said the fog began to thicken from midnight and fully covered the waterway by around 2:30 am. To prevent any maritime accidents, they halted ferry services. Ferries loaded with vehicles were held back at both terminals during this period.