Dhaka, Jan 13 (UNB)-- A mild cold wave is sweeping over parts of the country, and it may continue, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Saturday evening.

According to the regular weather bulletin, “Mild cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Naogaon, Chuadanga and Kushtia and it may continue.”

The lowest temperature in the country was recorded at 8.8 degrees Celsius in Dinajpur while the highest temperature was recorded at 26.8 degrees Celsius in Teknaf, reads the bulletin.

Temperature between 8 to 10 degrees Celsius is considered a mild cold wave, 6 to 8 degrees Celsius a moderate cold wave, and less than 6 degrees Celsius a severe cold wave.

Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country between midnight and morning, and it may continue till noon at several places.

Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may be disrupted temporarily due to fog.

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy skies over the country.

Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may rise slightly over the country.  Cold weather conditions are likely to prevail at places over the country, as per bulletin.

People of the country, especially in the northern part, have been experiencing bone-chilling cold for the last couple of days that disrupted daily activities.

Day laborers, children, and the elderly are the worst sufferers of the shivering cold.