Air Pollution

Air Pollution
Dhaka was the second most polluted city in the World on 13 December, 2021

Dhaka’s world’s most polluted city

Pakistan’s Lahore, China’s Beijing and Vietnam’s Hanoi occupied the next three spots, with AQI scores of 174, 164, and 163, respectively

People breathe in polluted Dhaka air.

Development or environment: The Sophie’s choice for Bangladesh

As Bangladesh continues its industrialisation march in the coming years, the country will come face to face with a choice -- continuing as they were, paying little heed to the effects on the ...

Dhaka was the second most polluted city in the World on 13 December, 2021

Dhaka is world's most polluted city

Dhaka has been ranked the most polluted city in the world. On Thursday, Dhaka's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 141 at 8.50am

Dhaka was the second most polluted city in the World on 13 December, 2021

Dhaka’s air quality turns ‘unhealthy’

Dhaka's air quality slipped into the 'unhealthy' zone on Sunday morning. With AQI score of 165 at 9 am, the metropolis ranked second in the list of world cities with the worst air quality

Vehicles are moving on a dusty road as air pollution worsens during winters in Tongi area of Gazipur, Bangladesh, on 3 February 2022

Scientists discover how air pollution triggers lung cancer

The research illustrated the health risk posed by the tiny particles produced by burning fossil fuels

Three women cover their faces with scurf as they try to protect themselves after the wind blows away sands that were kept on the road, as construction work is underway next to it. The picture was taken from Chowdhurypara of Khilgaon, Dhaka on 11 August 2022.

Dhaka’s air quality turns ‘unhealthy’ again

After a marked improvement on Wednesday, Dhaka's air quality slipped back to the 'unhealthy' zone on Thursday morning

A woman breathes in polluted air

Air pollution seemingly has greater effects on females

According to new research, the impact of breathing diesel exhaust fumes may be more severe for females than males

Vehicles are moving on a dusty road as air pollution worsens during winters in Tongi area of Gazipur, Bangladesh, on 3 February 2022

Air pollution linked to heart attacks in non-smokers: Research

Regular smokers remain unaffected in unclean air

Dhaka’s air quality still ‘unhealthy’

Dhaka’s air quality remains ‘unhealthy’

Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh, the United Arab Emirates’ Dubai and India’s Kolkata occupied the first three spots, with AQI scores of 164, 158 and 139, respectively

Smoke billows from the industry and pollutes the environment. The picture was taken from Shyampur in Dhaka on 17 May.

Dhaka third most polluted country in the world

Dhaka's air quality remains 'unhealthy for sensitive groups'. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 152 around 8.22am on Thursday, the metropolis ranked third in the list of world cities with the ...

People struggle to deal with the dust and pollution. Picture taken on Wednesday in Shewrapara of Dhaka city.

Dhaka is world's third most polluted city

Air pollution still remains one of the top most challenges for Bangladesh -- its capital has been ranked the third most polluted city in the world

Dhaka’s air quality remains moderate.

Dhaka’s air quality turns ‘good’

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 33, Dhaka’s air quality turned ‘good’ Sunday morning

Dhaka’s air quality turns ‘unhealthy’ again

Dhaka’s air quality turns ‘unhealthy’ again

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 152, recorded at 8:00am, the metropolis ranked third in the list of world cities with the worst air quality

Dhaka's air quality remains 'moderate'

Dhaka’s air quality remains ‘moderate’

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 68 at 9.45 am on Wednesday, the metropolis ranked 24th in the list of world cities with the worst air quality

Dhaka's air quality remains 'moderate'

Dhaka’s air quality remains ‘moderate’

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 60 at 10.25 am, the densely populated metropolis on Tuesday ranked 27th in the list of world cities with the worst air quality

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