Wednesday | 15 January 2025 | Reg No- 06
বাংলা
   
Wednesday | 15 January 2025 | Epaper

Schools asked to close if temp falls below 10°C

Cold wave sweeping across country

Published : Wednesday, 17 January, 2024 at 12:00 AM  Count : 228
Staff Correspondent
Amid cold wave sweeping across Bangladesh, the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) ordered shutdown of secondary schools if the highest temperature in the districts they are located falls below 10°C.

In a circular issued on Tuesday, the DSHE gave the order.

The circular signed by SM Ziaul Haider Henry, assistant director (Secondary-2) of the DSHE, has been sent to directors of nine regional offices on Tuesday.

The circular said, "A cold wave is sweeping in different districts of the country. It is learned that the normal activities of the students have been disrupted by the cold wave. In the districts where the maximum temperature falls below 10°C (as per the weather forecast proof of the concerned meteorological office), the regional deputy directors will direct the secondary-level educational institutions to be closed."

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) anticipates the cold wave to persist.

The weather bulletin highlighted the contrasting temperatures across the country, with Sreemangal witnessing the lowest of 9.7°C, while Coxs Bazar reported the highest at 24.5°C.

According to meteorological standards, temperatures ranging from 8-10°C signify a mild cold wave, 6-8°C a moderate one, and below 6°C a severe cold wave.

According to Met office bulletin, Sreemangal in Moulvibazar district on Tuesday experienced the lowest temperature at 9.7°C, indicating a mild cold wave impacting several regions across Bangladesh.
 
Moreover, moderate to thick fog is expected to envelop the country from midnight to morning, possibly extending until noon in some areas. This foggy condition is likely to disrupt air navigation, inland river transport movement, and road communication temporarily, according to the bulletin.

The weather forecast suggests dry conditions with temporary partly cloudy skies across the country, with no significant change in night and day temperatures are expected.

The cold waves impact is palpable among the populace, with Dhaka residents and others feeling winters bite more acutely in recent days.

The northern regions are experiencing even harsher conditions, where the intense cold has significantly hampered daily activities. Vulnerable groups, particularly day labourers, children, and the elderly are the most affected by the severe cold.

In summary, Bangladesh is currently facing a challenging winter, with lower temperatures affecting daily life and transportation across various regions.



LATEST NEWS
MOST READ
Also read
Syndicate hikes cooking oil prices
Secretariat fire probe report submission today
Voter list updating in six months: CEC
Ensure electoral process from UP to Parliament: Tarique to govt
Banking sector 2024: Reforms, challenges, emerging trends 
Assigned journos allowed to enter Secretariat 
AL can participate in polls if it is not banned by govt or court: CEC
Jimmy Carter was a true friend of BD: CA
Editor : Iqbal Sobhan Chowdhury
Published by the Editor on behalf of the Observer Ltd. from Globe Printers, 24/A, New Eskaton Road, Ramna, Dhaka.
Editorial, News and Commercial Offices : Aziz Bhaban (2nd floor), 93, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000.
Phone: PABX- 41053001-06; Online: 41053014; Advertisement: 41053012.
E-mail: district@dailyobserverbd.com, news©dailyobserverbd.com, advertisement©dailyobserverbd.com, For Online Edition: mailobserverbd©gmail.com
🔝
close