Dhaka, Feb 2: A mild cold wave is sweeping several parts of the country and it may continue, reports UNB quoting bulletin of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

According to the regular bulletin, “Mild cold wave is sweeping Nilphamari, Pabna, Dinajpur and Kurigram districts and it may continue.”

 Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere the country from late night to morning. 

Night temperature may fall slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Meanwhile, the depression over Southwest Bay and adjoining area moved west-southwestwards and crossed Sri Lanka Coast on Thursday. It is likely to move west-southwestwards direction further.

 Its associated trough extends up to North Bay. Ridge of sub-continental high extends up to West Bengal and adjoining area.