Winter in Bangladesh

Introduction: Bangladesh is a land of seasons. It has six seasons. Winter is one of them. It gives us a sense of coldness.

Duration: Winter comprises two Bangali months. These are Paush and Magh. But sometimes it lasts longer. 

Weather & People: The weather of winter season is altogether (একেবারে) different. In the morning everything looks solemn (ভাবগম্ভীর). Dew drops fall on the grass and plants. They look like pearls (মুক্তা) in the rays of the sun. Villagers bask in the sun, so do the poor people of the city. City dwellers, especially the well-off linger in the beds. People put on warm-cloths. A thick mists cover everything. With the advancement of day, the mists start to decrease. The sky remains free from clouds. The sun shines brightly all day long. The days are shorter than the nights.

Advantages: Winter gifts us with fresh and enormous variety of vegetables. We can enjoy delicious (সুস্বাদু) date-juice. Aman paddy is harvested. With 'Gur' and new rice, various types of 'pithas' are made. The rich and solvent (স্বচ্ছল) people enjoy warm sleep under blanket.

Disadvantages: Severe coldness and thick fogs hamper day to day work. The poor people have to lead a miserable (শোচনীয়) life. Because they have no good home and no warm clothes.

Conclusion: Winter brings gloominess in nature, no doubt. But it is followed by spring. So Shelley writes.

"If winter comes, can spring be far behind?"