Dhaka residents woke up to heavy fog on Saturday morning as temperatures fell sharply, disrupting daily activities, reports UNB.
The city experienced a chilly 16 degrees Celsius, according to the Met Office bulletin issued on Friday.
A thick layer of fog enveloped the city, forcing vehicles to use headlights during daylight hours.
Commuters struggled to find transport in time due to poor visibility.
Many city dwellers opted to stay indoors, particularly as several educational institutions remained closed following the end of annual examinations.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast light to moderate fog in parts of the country from midnight to Saturday morning.
Nighttime temperatures are expected to rise by 1-2°C, while daytime temperatures may drop slightly.
On Friday, the country's highest temperature of 31°C was recorded in Bandarban and Sandwip, while the lowest temperature of 10.7°C was noted in Tetulia on Thursday.
Bd-pratidin English/ Afia
