Dhaka ranks third worst in air quality index

Dhaka, one of the most polluted cities in the world, ranked third worst in the Air Quality Index on Monday morning, UNB reports.

Dhaka had an AQI score of 185 at 09:02am and the air was classified as ‘unhealthy’.

The poor air quality has become a serious cause of concern among its residents as air pollution may increase the severity of COVID-19 infection.