DINAJPUR: The inhabi-tants of Dinajpur are shivering as a mild cold wave is sweeping over the northern region.

The temperature was recorded at 9.7 degrees Celsius there on Wednesday, according to the district Met office.

Many of them are seen lighting fire with straws and tree leaves to fight the cold, reports our local correspondent.

The mild cold wave is prevailing over several districts, including Panchagarh, Thakurgaon and Kurigram. The intensity of the cold may last for the next few days.