The cold wave has badly affected daily wage earners, including agricultural laborers, boatmen and van drivers. In Begumganj union of Ulipur upazila, which is isolated by the Brahmaputra River, the demand for winter clothes has surged. Although 61 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are registered in the district, local residents allege that their activities in char areas remain largely invisible amid the ongoing cold wave. However, local residents insist that the actual demand for winter clothes in char areas far exceeds the number distributed. They fear that if the cold wave persists, the hardship and suffering of vulnerable people will intensify further.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 07, 2026 16:45 UTC