Air Pollution in Bangladesh

Bangladesh air second worst in the world

Bangladesh was the world’s second most polluted country in 2024, with average smog levels exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines by more than 15 times, according to data compiled by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir. 

Can we ever curb Dhaka's air pollution?

Lack of progress under interim government has been frustrating

Govt to form taskforce over air pollution

The government will soon form a task force to tackle air pollution, environment, said Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.

Take strict action to improve Dhaka’s air

Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters

Wear masks outdoors

For public information, air quality data is regularly updated on the Department of Environment's website.

Act now to check winter air pollution

Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on our lives

Air pollution cuts life expectancy in Bangladesh by average 4.8yrs: AQLI

Shortens lives in Gazipur, Narsingdi by over 6 years

Air pollution is now the biggest killer in Bangladesh

Take action against those responsible for this situation

Dhaka's air is now so bad it is causing cancer

Government must reduce the toxicity through decisive steps

March 12, 2025
March 12, 2025

Bangladesh air second worst in the world

Bangladesh was the world’s second most polluted country in 2024, with average smog levels exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines by more than 15 times, according to data compiled by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir. 

January 3, 2025
January 3, 2025

Can we ever curb Dhaka's air pollution?

Lack of progress under interim government has been frustrating

December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024

Govt to form taskforce over air pollution

The government will soon form a task force to tackle air pollution, environment, said Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.

December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024

Take strict action to improve Dhaka’s air

Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters

December 11, 2024
December 11, 2024

Wear masks outdoors

For public information, air quality data is regularly updated on the Department of Environment's website.

November 29, 2024
November 29, 2024

Act now to check winter air pollution

Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on our lives

August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024

Air pollution cuts life expectancy in Bangladesh by average 4.8yrs: AQLI

Shortens lives in Gazipur, Narsingdi by over 6 years

June 21, 2024
June 21, 2024

Air pollution is now the biggest killer in Bangladesh

Take action against those responsible for this situation

May 12, 2024
May 12, 2024

Dhaka's air is now so bad it is causing cancer

Government must reduce the toxicity through decisive steps

March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024

Dhaka’s air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning

Its air quality continued to be in the "unhealthy" zone with an air quality index (AQI) score of 169 at 8:55am