Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- With the onset of the Bengali month of Poush, a severe cold wave has gripped Ishwardi in northern Bangladesh, causing widespread hardship in daily life. The impact has been particularly severe on day laborers and low-income people, whose livelihoods have been significantly disrupted. For the past four days, dense fog combined with cold northerly winds has intensified the chill. The sun remains hidden until noon, leading to a noticeable decline in activity at markets and on roads. On Wednesday , the lowest temperature of the season was recorded in Ishwardi at 11 degrees Celsius.

From Wednesday morning until 12 noon, visits to areas including Railgate, Alhajh Mor, the local markets, and the station area revealed that many...