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Weather office warns cold conditions and dense fog may persist across several regions

Temperatures fell sharply, likely to persist for another two to three days

The district sees sharp 5°C drop in a day; one to two severe cold waves likely later this month

It’s a cold wave and it will pass, but until then, parents know full well what havoc it can wreak on the lives of young kids. The weak sun and the still, unhealthy air can cause blocked sinuses, congested chests, and runny noses. Come the school season, parents are concerned about the frigid morning temperatures and how to keep children as warm as possible.

Sreemangal in Moulvibazar has experienced today's lowest temperature at 9.7 degrees Celsius, indicating a mild cold wave impacting several regions across Bangladesh

Bangladesh is currently grappling with a mild cold wave, primarily affecting the northern regions, including Madaripur, Gopalganj, Dinajpur, Barishal, and Bhola

Treat the cold wave as a crisis.

It seems grossly inappropriate that in a country on its way to achieving middle-income status, there are still people dying from poverty.