Dhaka, Jan. 9 -- The lowest temperature in Bangladesh has been recorded in Panchagarh as a cold wave driven by icy winds and dense fog from the Himalayas has disrupted public life in the northern district.

The temperature dropped to 6.8 degrees Celsius in Tetulia at 9am on Friday, said Jitendra Nath Roy, chief of the Tetulia Meteorological Observatory.

He said a moderate cold wave has begun sweeping over the district, with humidity reaching 100 percent.

Icy winds were blowing at a speed of 10 to 12 kph, intensifying the chill.

The bone-chilling winds from the north have further worsened the cold, while thick fog has been enveloping roads and highways from night until morning.

From late night to early morning, the visibility drops sha...