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DINAJPUR, Jan 1, 2026 (BSS) – Met Office recorded the lowest temperature of the current winter season on Thursday, with the mercury dropping to 9.7 degrees Celsius, according to the District Meteorological Department.

Md. Tofazzal Hossain, an official of the Meteorological Department, confirmed the matter on Thursday afternoon.

He said that Dinajpur registered the second-lowest temperature in the country on the day.

The morning saw dense fog across the district, which continued until noon, though sunshine appeared later in the afternoon.

Wind speed was recorded at 97 percent. The district has been experiencing a mild cold wave over the past several days.

Meteorological sources indicated that temperatures in northern districts, including Dinajpur, may fall further in the coming days, intensifying the cold spell.

Meanwhile, the severity of winter continues to disrupt normal life in the district as both day and night temperatures decline. People, particularly the poor and vulnerable, are facing increased hardship due to the cold.

To address the situation, distribution of winter clothing and blankets is underway at both government and private levels.

 From Wednesday afternoon to Thursday afternoon, a significant number of blankets, sweaters, jackets, and children’s clothing were distributed among cold-affected people in district towns and upazilas by the BGB sector, Chamber of Commerce, and various private banks.

Deputy Commissioner Md. Rafiqul Islam has urged affluent individuals and organizations in the district to come forward and support winter clothing distribution efforts for those in need.