Bangladesh shivers through another cold wave, braces for further cold spells

Bangladesh shivers through another cold wave, braces for further cold spells

Bangladesh is once again suffering from another round of disruptive cold conditions, starting Tuesday, January 7, 2020. The event comes just several weeks after the first rounds of cold spells hit in December 2019, claiming the lives of at least 50 people. According…

At least 50 killed, 283 000 affected as cold wave sweeps through Bangladesh

At least 50 killed, 283 000 affected as cold wave sweeps through Bangladesh

Nearly 283 000 people have been affected by different cold-related diseases across Bangladesh and at least 50 have died from November 1 to December 28, 2019. Health officials are advising people to wear warm clothes especially in the morning and in the evening….

Severe cold wave in Bangladesh kills 27, two more waves expected

Severe cold wave in Bangladesh kills 27, two more waves expected

Severe cold wave is disrupting life across Bangladesh since January 4, from its northern to southern regions. Temperatures this week dropped to lowest Bangladesh ever recorded. On Monday, January 8, 2018, the temperature in Tetulia, Rangpur division dropped to 2.6…

Bangladesh hit by coldest temperatures ever

Bangladesh hit by coldest temperatures ever

Severe cold wave engulfed Bangladesh this week with record-breaking low temperatures, the coldest the country has seen since record-keeping started in 1948. At least 12 people, including 6 children, died of cold-related ailments in just 4 days. Temperatures in parts…