Dhaka, Dec. 30 -- Parts of the country, including Dhaka, have been experiencing cold wave-like chilling weather for the last four days due to reduced sunshine during winter caused by persistent fog, meteorologists said on Monday.

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the fog sweeping across the country has significantly shortened the duration of sunshine, leading to a sharp fall in temperature and heightened cold conditions.

Meteorologists attributed the unusual fog to rising pollution levels, including air pollution, as well as the impacts of climate change, citing findings from a recent BMD study.

The country's lowest temperature was recorded at 10degC in Nikli amid a mild cold wave, while Dhaka recorded a maxi...