Cold Wave Sweeping In Bangladesh

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 21 Dec. 2011.Coxbazar. An Old age man cross the road in the winter morning at Cox Bazar in Ramu area.  South part of Bangladesh- Cold wave has been sweeping through various parts of the country for the last few days. Causing deaths and disrupting communications due to fog and poor visibility, looks set to continue. The wind blowing from the Himalayas has intensified the cold in the northern region of the country. The lowest temperature in the country was recorded yesterday in Jessore where mercury went down to 10.3 degrees Celsius. In the capital, it was 12.5 degrees C. © Monirul Alam

Pitha a traditional food

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 02.12.2011 Dhaka- A roadside vendor making PITHA ( Cake) in the capital of Dhaka green road. Bangladesh people like pitha specially in winter season. In the Dhaka and other district town  selling the traditional food item which is popular amongst all. © Monirul Alam

Winter Morning | Bangladesh

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 1 Dec. 2011- Dhaka – Three boats cross the bank of the Buriganga river in the winter morning Old Dhaka. November through February is the winter season in Bangladesh. Average temperatures in January vary from about 11°C in the northwestern and northeastern parts of the country to 20°C to 21°C in the coastal areas. Northern Bangladesh is cooler than southern Bangladesh, with occasional cold spells that claim lives. During this season, a centre of high pressure lies over the northwestern part of India (Himalayan zone). © Monirul Alam http://monirul.photoshelter.com/