WINTER IN BANGLADESH

WINTER IN BANGLADESH

There are six seasons in Bangladesh. Winter is one of them. Winter sets in after autumn. It covers the months of Poush and Magh. It is the opposite of summer. The whole country shivers in cold. But it is not so painful in Bangladesh as in European countries.

Winter is the season of mists. They begin to fall at ni8ght and lands until the sun rise in the morning. The mists also gather in drops upon the leaves of trees or the blades of grass. They look like pearls as they glitter in the rays of the morning sun.
Winter is not altogether a curse. It is a suitable season for various activities. In winter juice from the date tree is collected. Molasses, candies and sugar are made of it. So housewives make many kinds of cakes in this season. In winter vegetables and fruits like cabbages, cauliflowers, peas and oranges grow in plenty. Fish is also available in plenty.
The night is longer than the days in winter. The cold wind blows from the north. The rich put on warm clothes by day and take shelter under the quilt at night. But it is a terror for the poor, because they cannot buy winter clothes.

In winter mature looks gloomy. Trees and plants are bare of leaves. Most of the birds migrate.