Bangladesh is currently experiencing a significant cold wave, with the season’s lowest temperature recorded at 6.6 degrees Celsius in both Chuadanga and Sirajganj districts this (January 23, 2024) morning. This drastic drop in temperature has heavily disrupted daily life and routines. The government has directed the closure of all primary and secondary schools, including madrasas, if temperatures fall below 10 degrees Celsius. Despite this directive, some kindergartens and pre-cadet schools in Chuadanga have reportedly remained open. Tabibur Rahman, Chuadanga Primary Education Officer, confirmed the compliance with the government’s closure directive, citing the severe cold as the reason. The Chuadanga First Class Meteorological Observatory noted a significant drop in temperature over a single day, from 9.5 degrees Celsius yesterday morning to 6.6 degrees Celsius today, prompting residents to stay indoors. Read more: Secondary schools in Rajshahi closed due to cold; here are the details Rakibul Hasan, a senior weather observer, stated, “The district’s minimum temperature was recorded at 6.8 degrees Celsius at 6 am and 6.6 degrees Celsius at 9 am today, with an air humidity of 96 percent.” This temperature is close to the district’s historic lows, with the ever-lowest being 3.9 degrees Celsius recorded on January 9, 2013. Bazlur Rashid, a Dhaka-based meteorologist at the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), confirmed the 6.6 degrees Celsius temperature in Sirajganj this morning, noting that both Chuadanga and Sirajganj are experiencing the season’s lowest temperatures simultaneously.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted a dynamic weather pattern for the coming 72 hours, starting at 9 am today (January 18, 2024), impacting various regions of the country including Dhaka. According to a recent BMD bulletin, “Rain or thundershowers are expected in several areas, with Khulna and Barishal divisions likely to experience scattered showers. Isolated rain or thundershowers may occur in Rajshahi, Dhaka, and Chattogram divisions. Meanwhile, other regions can expect mainly dry conditions with temporary partly cloudy skies.” The bulletin also warns of moderate to thick fog affecting many areas from midnight to morning. A mild cold wave is currently sweeping through the Rangpur division, as well as the districts of Kishoreganj and Noagaon, with potential to persist. Dinajpur recorded the country’s lowest temperature today at 8 degrees Celsius. Double Trouble: Cold wave and heavy rains disrupt life in Chuadanga Transport sectors, including air navigation, inland river transport, and road communication, face potential disruptions due to foggy conditions. Temperatures are expected to fall slightly in the north-northeastern regions, while remaining relatively stable in other parts of Bangladesh. Furthermore, the BMD anticipates “cold day conditions” in certain areas, highlighting the need for residents to prepare for a range of weather scenarios. Kurigram farmers worried as cold wave and dense fog threaten seedbeds

A mild cold wave is sweeping over parts of Bangladesh and has been impacting daily life, particularly affecting day laborers, children, and the elderly. According to the regular weather bulletin from Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a mild cold wave is sweeping over parts of the country, and it may continue for two to three more days.   “Mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Dinajpur, Panchagarh and Chuadanga, and it may abate from some places," the BMD forecast says. Read: Mild cold wave sweeping over parts of Bangladesh The lowest temperature in the country today was recorded at 8.5 degrees Celsius in Dinajpur while the highest temperature was recorded at 26.8 degrees Celsius in Teknaf, reads the bulletin. Temperatures between 8 to 10 degrees Celsius is considered a mild cold wave, 6 to 8 degrees Celsius a moderate cold wave, and less than 6 degrees Celsius a severe cold wave. 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 be disrupted temporarily due to fog, according to the bulletin. Weather may remain dry, with temporary partly cloudy skies over the country. Read: Karwan Bazar Slum Fire: DNCC Mayor announces Tk 5000 for each affected family  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, reads the bulletin. People of the country, especially in the northern part, have been experiencing bone-shivering cold for the last couple of days, that has thrown normal life out of gear. 

Tetulia of Panchagarh district, this morning (January 03, 2024), recorded this winter's lowest temperature so far in the country at 7.4 degrees Celsius. A mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Dinajpur, Panchagarh, and Nilphamari, and it may continue. Dhaka recorded 14.9 degrees Celsius during this period, according to the Met office. Moderate to dense fog may prevail over the country during midnight to morning, and it may continue till noon at places across the country. Kurigram shivers as temperature drops significantly Air traffic, inland river transport, and road communication may be disrupted due to the dense fog. Night and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across the country. Due to dense fog, cold may prevail across the country. The weather may remain dry, with temporary partly cloudy skies over the country. Cold wave sweeps parts of country; lowest temperature recorded in Nilphamari’s Syedpur

Due to active monsoon, six divisions including Dhaka, may experience light to moderate rain or thundershowers over 24 hours, starting from 9 am today (August 13, 2023). “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at most places in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at many places in Rajshahi and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country,” said a regular bulletin of the Met Office. Read: Weather forecast: Light to moderate rain likely in Dhaka, elsewhere over 24 hours Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature was recorded at 35 degree Celsius in Pabna’s Ishwardi while the lowest temperature was recorded at 24 degree Celsius in Cox’s Bazar’s Kutubdia in the country. The weather office recorded the highest 126mm rainfall in Kurigram’s Rajarhat upazila. Read: Weather forecast: Bangladesh may see less rain over 72 hours, says BMD The axis of monsoon trough runs through India’s Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across the northern part of Bangladesh. One of its associated troughs extends up to North Bay. Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay. Read more: Weather forecast: Light to moderate rain could continue in Dhaka, elsewhere in Bangladesh

The mild to moderate heat wave sweeping parts of the country is likely to continue for next four to five days, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Thursday (June 01, 2023). “Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Sylhet divisions and Chattogram, Rangamati, Cumilla, Chandpur, Noakhali & Feni districts and it may continue,” said a bulletin of BMD. Weather may remain mainly dry with the temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, having chances of light rain or thundershowers at one or two places over Dhaka, Barishal, Sylhet and Chattogram divisions, it said.  Read more: Dhaka ranks world’s 4th most polluted city this morning Day temperature may rise slightly in Rangpur, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and it may remain nearly unchanged elsewhere the country. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country in 24 hours  starting from 9 am on Thursday.  The lowest temperature in the country was recorded at 24 degrees Celsius in Rangamati and Bandarban on Thursday and the highest temperature was recorded at 40 degrees Celsius in Syedpur on Wednesday. Read more: Unusually early heat wave in Pacific Northwest could break records

Mild heat wave may sweep parts of  Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna and  Barishal  divisions in 24 hours from 9am on Monday (May 29, 2023), said Bangladesh Metrological Department . Besides, weather may remain mainly dry over the country, having chances of rain or thunder showers at one or two places in Khulna division. Read more: Dhaka air once again world’s most polluted this morning Day temperature may rise by (1-2)°C and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, said  a bulletin of BMD. The country’s highest temperature 36.6 degree Celsius  was recorded in Barishal’s Khpupara on Sunday while the lowest temperature was recorded on Monday at 22.0 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. Read more: Heat wave in Asia made 30 times more likely because of climate change, scientists say

Dhaka and five other divisions may experience rain or thundershowers in 24 hours from 9 am on Wednesday (May 24, 2023). Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions with hails at isolated places over the country, said a bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Also Read: Despite rain, Dhaka's air quality 'unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning A mild heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, and Madaripur and it may abate from some places, it read. Day and Night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Wind direction and speed at Dhaka were recorded as 10-15 kph East/southeasterly, with temporary gusting to 30-40 kph. The country’s highest temperature was recorded at 36.6 degrees Celsius on Tuesday in Khulna and the lowest temperature was recorded in Tetulia at 20.2 degrees Celsius. Read more: Govt issues precautionary measures to avoid lightning strikes

Dhaka and some other divisions may experience rain or thundershowers in 24 hours from 9am on Tuesday (May 23, 2023). Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Khulna & Barishal divisions with hails at isolated places over the country, said a bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Read more: Rain brings much needed relief, disrupts rush hour commute in Dhaka A mild heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Madaripur & Pabna and it may abate from some places, it read. Day and Night temperature may fall slightly over the country. The country’s highest temperature was recorded at 36.8 degrees Celsius on Monday in Jashore and the lowest temperature was recorded in Nikli and Rajarhat at 24.0 degrees Celsius. Read more: Rain likely in parts of the country in 24 hours

Different parts of the country including Dhaka will experience rains or thunder showers in parts of the country in 24 hours from 9am on Saturday (May 20, 2023). “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at many places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions with hails at isolated places over the country,” said a regular bulletin of Met office. A mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Khulna, Satkhira, Chuadanga and Jashore and it may continue. Also read: Rains or thundershowers likely in parts of country; Severe heat wave continues in 6 districts Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Besides, a trough of westerly low over West Bengal and adjoining area. The country’s highest temperature was recorded at 36.9 degrees Celsius in Mongla of Khulna district on Friday (May 19, 2023) while the lowest temperature was recorded at 19.8 degrees Celsius in Mymensingh district on Saturday. Read more: Rains disrupts work day in Dhaka, Met Office predicts more showers.