The first spell of shivering cold paralyzed normal movement of the people across the country creating serious sufferings, particularly in rural areas. 

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)'s monthly outlook for January published on Wednesday, the entire country, particularly northern region, is reeling under a sharp drop in temperature as the sun appears lately due to dense fog. 

BMD forecasted that one to two moderate to severe cold waves are likely to take place over west, northwest, north and northeastern parts of the country in the current month of January.
Besides, people may witness two to three mild to moderate cold waves elsewhere over the country in January.