Dhaka, Oct. 23 -- A hint of winter is in the air in northern Bangladesh, with temperatures expected to fall further across the country from the first week of November.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecast the change on Friday, as temperatures in several northern districts began to dip, meteorologist Tariful Newaz Kabir told bdnews24.com.

Tetulia has recorded day and night temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius, while readings in Rajarhat and Dinajpur have ranged between 20 and 21 degrees. Temperatures have also fallen in Rajshahi and Ishurdi.

"Once the current weather system passes next week, temperatures may fall a little more," the meteorologist said.

"From the first week of November, they are likely to drop further. The...