A mild to moderate cold wave started to sweep in the country’s six regions on Wednesday.
The lowest temperature was recorded at 7.8 degree Celsius in Badalgachhi upazila of Naogaon, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said.
The cold wave which started to sweep over Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Dinajpur, Saidpur and Kurigram regions, may continue for more 2-3 days, the Met office said.
The mercury with clouded sky may persist across the country in the next 24 hours starting from 9am.
Moderate-to-thick fog may occur over the country during the period from midnight to morning in the country’s northern regions.
Day and night temperature may decline slightly, the Met office said, adding that night temperature may deteriorate in the next three days.