DHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS) - A mild cold wave is continuing to affect 19 districts of the country today, even as temperatures show a slight upward trend, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. 

It forecast that weather is expected to remain dry with a temporarily partly cloudy sky across the country.

The mild cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions, along with the districts of Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia, and it may persist at places. 

Although temperatures are increasing marginally compared to previous days, the cold wave has not fully subsided.

Moderate to thick fog may form over the river basins of the country during mid-night to morning, while light to moderate fog is likely elsewhere. Such conditions may reduce visibility during early morning hours.

The Met Office said night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. 

At Dhaka, wind is blowing from the west to north-westerly direction at a speed of 8 to 12 kilometers per hour, while relative humidity was recorded at 88 percent at 6 am.

Today's sunset in the capital will be at 5:29 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:44 am.

The lowest temperature today (Saturday) was recorded at 8.3 degrees Celsius at Chuadanga and Tetulia, which is higher than yesterday's minimum.

The highest temperature recorded yesterday was 29.2 degrees Celsius at Sylhet.

Meteorologists noted that while moderate cold wave conditions prevailed until Friday, the intensity has eased to mild in most affected areas today. 

On Friday, cold wave conditions were reported in 20 districts, while on Thursday they affected 24 districts. 

The lowest temperature of the current winter season was recorded at 6.7 degrees Celsius at Badalgachhi in Naogaon on Wednesday, following 6.8 degrees Celsius at Tetulia on Friday.

According to the classification of cold waves, a minimum temperature between 8.1 and 10 degrees Celsius is considered mild, between 6.1 and 8 degrees Celsius moderate, between 4.1 and 6 degrees Celsius severe and below 4 degrees Celsius extremely severe.