DHAKA, Jan 12, 2026 (BSS) - A mild cold wave continued to grip parts of the country today, while dense fog conditions emerged as a more prominent concern, even as both day and night temperatures showed little change, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Compared to yesterday, the cold spell has shifted and narrowed in coverage. Today, the cold wave is affecting the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Dinajpur, Panchagarh, Nilphamari, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia, indicating a reconfiguration of the impacted areas rather than an overall intensification. At the other extreme, Sylhet registered the highest maximum temperature yesterday at 28.3 degrees Celsius, underscoring a persistent contrast between cool nights and warm daytime conditions. In the capital, north to north-westerly winds were blowing at 6-12 kilometres per hour, while relative humidity stood at 72 percent at 6 am, lower than the previous day, which may marginally improve daytime comfort despite morning fog.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 12, 2026 05:30 UTC