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

Tulips — the brightly coloured flowers usually associated with the Netherlands — are now growing in Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh district, boosting tourism prospects and local economy. Seeing the success of a pilot scheme, this year, tulips are being grown on a large tract of land in Darjipara of Tetulia. Tulips grown in the Panchagarh district are now being sold in Dhaka due to high demands. Last year, eight women earned Tk 65,000 each by growing tulips on their land — on a pilot basis — and this year, 20 women are growing the beautiful flowers on two acres of land considering the prospects. Also read: Danish ambassador, IFAD country director visit tulip gardens in Panchagarh This year, they are expecting to sell tulips worth Tk one crore. Financed by International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), Echo Social Development Organisation (ESDO) and Rural Microenterprise Transformation Project (MRTP) undertook the pilot project with the help of rural women. They have created a new prospect for livelihood.

Bangladesh saw a slight improvement in the lowest temperature in 24 hours, till 6 am today (January 22, 2023), though a mild cold wave is sweeping over several parts of the country. The country’s lowest temperature was recorded at 8 degree Celsius at Tetulia and Srimangal in 24 hours, till 6 am today. The highest temperature was recorded at 29.6 degree Celsius in Teknaf during this period, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Read more: Mild to moderate cold wave sweeps parts of country A mild cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and the districts of Naogaon and Moulvibazar and it may abate in some places, it added. Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins, and light to moderate fog may occur at other places in the country during late night till morning. Read more: Mild to moderate cold wave may persist for 2/3 days more Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy skies over the country. Night and day temperatures may rise slightly in Bangladesh.

A mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and the district of Chuadanga, and it may continue. The country’s lowest temperature was recorded at 6.2 degree Celsius in Tetulia in 24 hours, till 6 am today (January 18, 2023), according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The highest temperature was recorded at 29.4 degree Celsius in Sandwip during this period. Temperature 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. Read more: Chuadanga records season's lowest temperature Moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country during midnight to morning. Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy skies over the country. Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the DMD said. Meanwhile, a moderate cold wave and dense fog have hit the Kurigram district hard, disrupting day to day life. Read more: Cold wave: Jashore, Chuadanga record lowest temperature at 7.8 degree C “A moderate cold wave is sweeping over Kurigram district, and it may continue,” Tuhin Mia, an officer of Razarhat Agriculture Weather Observatory Center, said Wednesday morning. The daily wage earners are the worst sufferers as they could not go out for work in the district. The temperature dropped to 7.3 degrees Celsius at 9 am today.

Tetulia of Panchagarh recorded the season’s lowest temperature in Bangladesh at 6.1 degrees Celsius, in 24 hours till this morning (January 14, 2023) as a mild cold wave is sweeping across parts of the country. On the other hand, Dhaka recorded 14.7 degrees Celsius temperature during this period with world's worst air. Though a mild cold wave is sweeping across most of the divisions including Rajshahi and Rangpur, it may abate within the next one to two days, Hafizur Rahman, a meteorologist of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), told UNB this morning. Read More: Mild to moderate cold wave sweeping over Rajshahi, Rangpur divisions Besides, moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and adjoining area and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country from midnight to morning and it may continue at places till noon, he said. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may rise by 1-2° Celsius over the country, the meteorologist said, adding that weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Temperature 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. Read more: Cold wave grips parts of Bangladesh; situation likely to improve after 2/3 days

Tetulia of Panchagarh recorded the season’s lowest temperature in Bangladesh at 7 degrees Celsius, in 24 hours till Monday (January 09, 2023) morning as a mild cold wave is sweeping parts of the country. Dhaka recorded 13.2 degrees Celsius during this period. A mild cold wave is sweeping Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions and Chuadanga district which may continue, said the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) in its latest bulletin. Read more: Cold wave: Jashore, Chuadanga record lowest temperature at 7.8 degree C Besides, moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and adjoining area and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country from midnight to morning and it may continue at places till noon, it added. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may rise by 1-2° Celsius over the country. Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, said the weather department. Read More: Khulna struggles to cope with biting cold wave.

Do you dream to experience the spellbinding beauty of Kanchenjunga with your own eyes? You can view Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain peak in the world without a passport, visa, or stepping outside the country. Let’s find out how to view Kanchenjunga from Panchagarh in Bangladesh. We shall also discuss what to see and do in Panchagarh besides seeing the mountains.  Geographic Location of Panchagarhand Kanchenjunga Panchagarh is a district of the Rangpur division in Northern Bangladesh which lies between 26º00' and 26º38' north latitudes and between 88º19' and 88º49' east longitudes. It became a district on 1 February 1984. It is the lower basin of the Himalayas, geographically and so this land is the most highland in Bangladesh. It is surrounded by three sides of the Indian border 288 km long. It has Darjeeling district on the north, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar districts on the northeast, Uttar Dinajpur on the west, Dinajpur and Thakurgaon districts on the south, and Nilphamari district on the east.  Read More: 5 Sundarbans eco resorts to experience world’s largest mangrove forest The total area of the district is 1,404.62 km2 consisting of five Upazilas, 43 unions, 420 mazes, 825 villages, two paurashavas, 18 wards, and 64 mahallas. It has 16 rivers and some main rivers are Karatoa, Atrai, Teesta, Nagor, Mahananda, etc.  Sir Cyril John Radcliffe designed the border of this district in 1947.  Kangchenjunga, the third highest mountain in the world is bounded in the west by the Tamur River, in the north by the Lhonak River and Jongsang La, and in the east by the Teesta River. It is situated in the border region between Nepal and the Sikkim state of India with three of the five peaks, namely Main, Central, and South, directly on the border, and the peaks West and Kangbachen which is in Nepal's Taplejung District. In 2016, the adjoining Khangchendzonga National Park has declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Read More: Top 10 Historic Places, Landmarks in Dhaka How to Reach Panchagarh from Dhaka You can go to Panchagarh from Dhaka by both bus and train. Panchagarh is about 639 km away from Dhaka.  By train, it will take around 10 hours and 50 minutes to reach. You will find 3 trains available namely Ekota Express (705), Drutojan Express (757), and Panchagarh Express (793) to go to Panchagarhfrom Dhaka. Ekota Express (705) departs at 10:10 am and arrives at 21:00 pm. Drutojan Express (757) departs at 20:00 and reaches at 06:10.  Panchagarh Express (793) departs at 22:45 and reaches at 08:50. Three of them have no off day.  However, Dhaka to Panchagarh train ticket price is comparatively lower than some others. Shevon seat classes 550 Taka, Shevon Chair 730 Taka, First class 1145 taka, Ac Berth 1942 Taka.  Read More: Hassle-free travel tips for senior citizens Dhaka to Panchagor bus services include Nabil Paribahan, Ena Transport (Pvt) Ltd, Hanif Enterprise, etc. The average duration of time is 10-11 hours to reach. However, time depends on the road condition and traffic jams.  The bus ticket price for this route ranges from BDT 800 to BDT 2000, depending on the bus operator's services. How to See Kanchenjunga from Panchagar Located in the foothills of the Himalayas Kanchenjunga became visible from distant regions. Bangladeshis can see a glimpse of this scenic view of Kanchenjunga from its northernmost point Tetulia. If you see Google Maps, you will find that Kanchenjunga is about 157km away from Tetulia or Tentulia which is also called ‘The City of Dream.’   Autumn is the best season to view the enthralling beauty of Kanchenjunga. During the months of October to December, the cherubic beauty of the snow-capped white mountain of Kanchenjunga becomes visible in the cloudless sky. Read More: How to get an Indian Tourist Visa from Bangladesh Besides late Autumn or early Winter, the indescribable beauty of Kanchenjunga can also be seen from Tetulia during the rainy season especially when the Mahananda river gets filled with water.  To enjoy this view, you have to reach Tetulia, which is an Upazila under the Panchagarh district. You can spend the night at the Tetulia Bungalow. There are many other small hotels at Tetulia Bazar which are available to stay at. You'll find quality and local food at different hotels and restaurants in Tetulia. 7 Top Tourist Spots in Panchagarh  What to see in Panchagarh besides enjoying the mesmerizing view of distant Kanchenjunga? Like any other district of Bangladesh Panchagarh has some unique features. While traveling to Panchagarh you can see the following 7 top tourist destinations.  Tetulia Dak Bungalow The historic Tetulia Dak Bungalow is located on the banks of the Mahananda River near the Bangladesh-India border. It is about 21 km away from Tetulia Upazila in the Panchgarh district.  Read More: Qatar Travel Guide: Best Places to See, Amazing Things to Do The king of Behar built this bungalow. This structure is built about 15-20 meters above the ground. Tourists can enjoy the wonderful beauty of the Mahananda River from Tetulia Dak Bungalow. It looks extraordinarily beautiful during the rainy season.  From Tetulia Dak Bungalow, you can experience the view of Besides, late Autumn and winter is the suitable table to view the third highest mountain peak in the world, Kanchenjunga. Golokdham Temple Golokdham Temple is an ancient structure dating back to the 18th century. It is located at the Shaldanga Union in Deviganj Upazila under the Panchgarh district. This historic building was constructed in 1846. Read More: Bhutan Travel Guide: Best places to visit, interesting things to do The specialty of this temple is that it was built in a Greek manner with six corners surrounded by trees. Inside the temple, there is a room known as a pilgrimage site. Every day numerous devotees visit the temple to offer worship rituals like pujas.  Maharaja Dighi Maharaja Dighi is a historic pond located at Omorkhana Union. This lake is about 15 km distant from the Panchgarh district. People believe that Maharaja Prithu dug the Dighi during his reign, a 1500-year-old historical kingdom called Antargarh. This artificial lake has about 10 ghats (stairs leading to the water body) surrounded by trees.  Read More: Where to Learn Car Driving in Dhaka? Every year a huge fair is organized on the bank of Maharaja’s Dighi on the occasion of Bengali new year Pahela Boishakh. Tourists and visitors from different parts of Bangladesh as well as from the neighboring country of India visited the fair. Banglabandha Zero Point Banglabandha Zero Point has made Panchgarh district one of the most popular tourist places in the country. Tourists visit this place to enjoy the as well as Indian border from close. National flags of both Bangladesh and India are drawn near the Banglabandha Zero Point gate. However, you cannot cross the border without permission.  You will enjoy the hypnotic scenic beauty of the river, green surroundings, and mountains, as it stands on the bank of the Mahananda River along with the Bangladesh-India border. Banglabandha Zero Point was constructed on September 1, 1997, on about 10 acres of land.   Read More: Maldives Travel Guide: Best places to visit, recreational things to do Banglabandha Zero Point as well as Banglabandha Land Port are situated at the Banglabandha Union No.1 under Tetulia Upazila. Through the Bangladesh land port,  Bangladesh’s economic relations with her neighbor India, Nepal, and Bhutan are maintained.  Tea Gardens After Sylhet, tea cultivation was started in Panchagarh in 1998. Industrialist Kazi Shahid Ahmad started cultivating tea in Panchagarh by taking inspiration from the tea gardens of India. From Panchagarh, huge Indian tea gardens can be seen which are located on the other of the border.  Around 200 tea gardens are available in Panchgarh right now and the total land area under tea cultivation is about 2255.54 acres. Read More: 9 Best Countries to Retire Abroad Mirzapur Shahi Masjid Situated at the Atwari Upazila in the Panchgarh district, this holy place is about 300 years old. To reach this place, you have to go 200 yards east of Mirzapur Bazar. Mirzapur Shahi Masjid is one of the most ancient archaeological sites in Bangladesh. In 1679, this mosque was built on an area 40 feet by 24 feet holding three domes in a row. Its walls are inscribed with wonderful Terracotta flowers with clay leaves which will take the minds of tourists several hundred years back.  It is anticipated that Mughal Emperor Shah Alam built this mosque and it has an inscription written in French. At present, Bangladesh’s archaeology department has been managing the Mirzapur Shahi mosque. Read More: Moving abroad? Know the Pros, Cons of Migrating to a New Country Panchagarh Rocks Museum The Panchagarh Rocks Museum is Bangladesh's first rock museum. It is found on the Panchagarh Government Women’s College campus. Prof. Nazmul Haque, the principal of Panchagarh Government Women’s College established the rock museum on March 1, 1997. It was built on the honorable principals' personal initiative. The Rocks Museum is divided into two outdoor and internal galleries. There are many rocks in the external gallery, and there are little stones of various ages in the internal gallery. In the rock museum, Petrified wood, fossilized rocks, granite, quartzite shells, limestone, sits, hard rock, basalt, silica, nice, clay-rock, and other specimens of rocks have been kept for exhibition. These rocks range in size from 3 to 4 inches to 10 feet. About 60 pieces are available for exhibition in this museum. Read More: Online Ticket Booking in Bangladesh: Websites for Buying Train, Bus, Launch, Air Tickets What to Do in Panchagarh  In Panchagard you can do many things. Firstly, You can also enjoy the enchanting beauty of Kanchenjunga. In addition to that, you can visit the historical places and landmarks located in Panchagar.  You can enjoy many tea gardens in the surrounding areas of the Bangladesh-India border. The Indian tea gardens look amazingly beautiful at night when the Indian searchlight lights on at night. You can take Indian tea by standing on the border of Bangladesh. Here you will find some picnic corners.  If you want to feel the thrill of stepping on the last point of the northernmost part of the country don’t miss Banglabandha Zero Point.  Read More: How to Perform Umrah from Bangladesh? Besides, you can enjoy many local foods. If you are a nature lover, don’t miss the Mahananda river where the breathtaking beauty will captivate your mind. Special food  Popular local foods include Chingri Bora (fried shrimp balls), deep-fried Mola fish, and Daal Bora (fried lentil balls). Here tourists can try the fresh fish of  Mahananda including Bhetki, Katal, Ayer, etc.   Here, you will also find the meat of wild pheasants (Bon Morog) that were fairly common in the woods of the Panchagarh area. What is more? In Panchagarh, you can enjoy North Bengal sweet, Chhanar Polao-the dessert—a masterpiece creation of Dinajpur confectioners. Read More: Thailand Travel Guide: Top places to visit, amazing things to do Bottom Line Kanchenjunga is a heavenly mountain in the Himalayas. From Tetulia of Panchagarh, the northernmost part of the country you can gaze at the dazzling snow peaks of Mountain Kanchenjunga which is the third-highest peak in the world. Not to mention, Tetulia is one of the most amazing tourist spots in Bangladesh which gives us the opportunity to view Kanchenjunga mountain staying in our own country.  For many travel enthusiasts in Bangladesh, especially those who love mountain views, it is like an annual ritual to visit Panchuagar during the months of October, November, and December. So far we have discussed how to see Kangchenjunga from Bangladesh. We have also shared a Panchagarh travel guide to help travelers visit the other tourist attractions of the northernmost district of the country.

You may call it an indication of early winter in Panchagarh. The district's Tetulia upazila has recorded the lowest temperature at 19.7 degrees. Tetulia, the last border town in Bangladesh’s north, is no stranger to extreme cold. But this year, amid autumn, dense fog covered this upazila from dawn till 8am on Friday. Read:No Durga Puja festivities for families of Panchagarh boat capsize victims According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the minimum temperature was recorded at 19.7 degrees in Tetulia till 6am on Friday. Due to dense fog, various vehicles were seen plying on the roads of the upazila with their headlights on.

The coldest upazila in Bangladesh's northernmost district of Panchagarh is living up to its reputation this winter. For the fourth day in a row, Tetulia upazila recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the country -- at 7.1 degrees Celsius -- on Tuesday morning. On Monday, the lowest temperature in the upazila was recorded at 6 degrees Celsius. Also read: People shiver as cold wave persists in Bangladesh Meanwhile, a mild cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and the districts of Noagaon and Moulvibazar, and it may abate from some places, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted.

The temperature will likely drop further after a light rain or drizzle in parts of Bangladesh on Thursday, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said.