Dhaka experienced its coldest temperature of the season on Thursday, December 25, as winter grips the city and the rest of the country.
Mercury in the capital dropped to 14°C, down from 15.7°C yesterday, marking a nearly 2-degree fall.
Across most districts, temperatures ranged between 10°C and 15°C, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
The past few days have seen the winter chill gradually intensify in Dhaka. Dense fog combined with biting early morning and nighttime winds has added to the discomfort of daily life. Morning traffic slowed significantly due to poor visibility, and even in the afternoon, the sun’s warmth offered little relief.
Meteorologist Hafizur Rahman said the temperature could drop a little further but noted that there is no possibility of a cold wave.
“In a few areas, temperatures may temporarily fall even lower,” he added.
In Dhaka division, minimum temperatures were recorded as follows: Faridpur 13.2°C, Madaripur 13°C, Gopalganj 13°C, Kishoreganj 14°C, Manikganj 13.5°C, Narayanganj 14°C, Narsingdi 14.2°C, Munshiganj 12.5°C, and Tangail 12.6°C.
Rajshahi division saw comparatively harsher winter conditions, with the lowest temperatures recorded in Rajshahi 10.2°C, Ishurdi 11.8°C, Bogura 11.7°C, Badalgachi 12.2°C, Naogaon 12.5°C, Natore 11.5°C, Pabna 11.2°C, and Sirajganj 11°C.
In Rangpur division, temperatures dropped even further: Rangpur 11.2°C, Dinajpur 10.5°C, Thakurgaon 10.8°C, Kurigram 10.6°C, Lalmonirhat 11.5°C, Gaibandha 11°C, and Nilphamari 10.6°C.
Mymensingh division recorded minimum temperatures of 13.5°C in Mymensingh and 14°C in Netrokona. Sylhet division saw 15°C in Sylhet and 15.2°C in Sreemangal.
Chattogram division recorded: Comilla 14°C, Feni 14.8°C, Chandpur 14.8°C, Maijdi Court 14.8°C, Cox’s Bazar 14.5°C, Bandarban 14.8°C, and Teknaf 14°C.
In Khulna division, the lowest temperatures were: Khulna 13.2°C, Jessore 13.6°C, Satkhira 13°C, Bagerhat 11.8°C, Jhenaidah 11.8°C, Kushtia 11.8°C, Magura 11.8°C, and Narail 13.5°C. Barishal division recorded: Barishal 12.8°C, Patuakhali 13.5°C, Bhola 13.5°C, Jhalokathi 13.5°C, and Pirojpur 12.5°C.
The BMD warned that northern and northwestern regions may experience further drops in temperature. The country is expected to remain dry with partly cloudy skies. From midnight to morning, moderate to dense fog may occur in northern areas and river basins, while light to moderate fog is likely elsewhere.
