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DHAKA, Jan 9, 2026 (BSS) – The overall weather situation indicates dry conditions across the country with a temporary partly cloudy sky during the next 24 hours commencing from 9:00 am today, while cold wave and dense fog are likely to continue affecting daily life in several regions.

According to forecast of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD, a mild to moderate cold wave is currently sweeping over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions along with the districts of Narsingdi, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia, and the prevailing conditions suggest it may persist further.

Moderate to thick fog is likely to form over the river basins of the country, while light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere during the midnight to morning period, potentially disrupting road, river and air transport in vulnerable areas.

Temperature trends show little change at night, while a slight rise in day temperature is expected across the country, indicating a continuation of cold nights followed by comparatively milder daytime conditions.

In Dhaka, winds are expected to blow from the north to north-westerly direction at speeds ranging between 6 and 12 kilometres per hour, while relative humidity stood at 90 percent at 6:00 am, reflecting a moisture-rich atmosphere conducive to fog formation.

The highest temperature recorded yesterday was 28.1 degrees Celsius at Bandarban, highlighting regional variation, while the lowest temperature today dropped sharply to 6.8 degrees Celsius at Tetulia, underscoring the intensity of cold conditions in the northern part of the country.

Today’s sunset in Dhaka will be at 5:28 pm and tomorrow’s sunrise is expected at 6:43 am, pointing to longer cold night hours as winter conditions continue to dominate the weather pattern.