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Unhealthy air pushes Dhaka to 7th spot on global pollution ranking

Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report.

Air pollution chokes Dhaka Heavy dust from development work in Dhaka's Dayaganj area pollutes the air. The World Health Organization’s report links 80,000 annual deaths to air pollution in Bangladesh. The report also notes air pollution can heighten risks of wheezing, coughing, lower respiratory tract infections, and depression. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Dhaka ranks second among world’s most polluted cities

Dhaka’s air causes respiratory diseases, heart problems and reduces life expectancy. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Dhaka records 'very unhealthy' air, second most polluted city globally

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Dhaka tops world's most polluted cities with 'hazardous' air

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Dhaka leads world pollution ranking, air turns 'very unhealthy'

People move through a dusty road, as air quality reduces ahead of the winter in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 4, 2024. Photo: Reuters

Air pollution in Bangladesh cuts life expectancy by 5.5 years: AQLI Report

Quality of Dhaka's air captured at Kalabagan, Dhanmondi on 5 January. Photo: Md Tajul Islam

Dhaka's air quality world's 2nd worst this morning

With a score 0f 493, Dhaka topped the list of cities with most polluted air on 5 January. The picture was taken from Satmasjid Road. <a href ="https://www.tbsnews.net/author/md-tajul-islam" target="_blank">Md Tajul Islam</a>

Dhaka dwellers advised to wear facemask for very unhealthy AQI

Winter arrives in Dhaka, along with the title of the most polluted city in the world. This photo was captured in the Dhanmondi area on Monday, 9 December 2024 morning as Dhaka once again topped the list of cities with worst air quality with an AQI score of 302. Photo: Md Tajul Islam

Dhaka's air continues to be world's most polluted this morning

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 392 at 9am, Dhaka ranked first in the list of cities with the most polluted air. Photo: UNB

Dhaka’s air quality 5th worst this morning

A man rides a bicycle on Dhaka streets. Photo: UNB

A rare occasion: Dhaka's air quality 'good' this morning

Photo: UNB

Dhaka's air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning

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Dhaka's air quality remains 'unhealthy' amid heat wave