Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that a mild cold wave may sweep over the north-western and western parts of the country from Saturday and may continue for two days.

A meteorologist at BMD Shahana Sultana said mild cold waves may sweep places in different parts of Bangladesh from December 14 to December 16 and the temperature may rise after that.

BMD in its regular bulletin said moderate to thick fog may occur at places over northern and north-eastern parts of the country and light to moderate fog may occur at places elsewhere over the country from midnight till morning.

During this time, the weather may remain dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.

According to the BMD, temperatures between 8 and 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.

Night and day temperatures may fall slightly over the country.

Meanwhile, the country’s lowest temperature was recorded at 10.2°C in Chuadanga and Gopalganj district on Thursday.

Besides, 14.8°C was recorded in Dhaka at 6AM on Thursday.