With temperatures dipping and a cold wave sweeping throughout the country, ailments common to winter are rising, especially among children.

The cold wave sweeping over the country may continue for the next two days while the chilling condition is likely to improve from January 10, according to an official of the met office.

The cold wave that is sweeping over different parts of the country is expected to last two to three days more with the mercury going down, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

A mild cold wave is sweeping over several districts of the country causing sufferings to the poor and the elderly. The Met office said temperatures could drop even further this evening.

Biting cold and intense fog are taking a heavy toll on people living in the northern region, especially those living in charlands.

A cold wave will continue to sweep over the country for another couple of days, according to Dhaka Met Office.

The ongoing cold wave across the country may last for two to three days more, while the overall temperature is expected to rise at the end of this month, according to the Chuadanga Met office.

Jodi Borshe Magher Shes, Dhonnyo Rajar Punya Desh -- If it rains at the end of Magh (10th month of the Bengali calendar), the kingdom would prosper, said ancient wise soothsayer and astrologer Khona in a popular verse.