The average concentration of PM2.5 particles -- the most harmful air pollutants -- in Dhaka is about 18 times higher than the global health standard, leaving millions of residents struggling for relief.
Raising awareness among parents is also crucial
Lack of progress under interim government has been frustrating
Dhaka’s toxic air crisis requires urgent action to save lives and secure a healthier future.
Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters
Today's air was classified as "unhealthy", according to the AQI index.
India's Delhi, Pakistan's Lahore and India's Kolkata occupied the first, second and fourth spots in the list
It’s time the government admitted its failures and prepared plans that can truly resolve Dhaka's woes to make it liveable.
Dhaka's air did not become unbreathable overnight, nor is there any instant solution to it.
Dhaka has ranked fifth on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 191 at 9:10am this morning
Dhaka again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning, with an AQI score of 311 at 8:30 am
Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
Dhaka again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
Dhaka again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning for the second consecutive day
Urgent, coordinated measures needed to reduce air pollution
Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'very unhealthy' zone this morning
Dhaka ranked second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
Dhaka has again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 256 at 8:45am for the second consecutive day of the new year
On the last day of 2023, Dhaka topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality yet again with an AQI score of 248 at 8:50am today
