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Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 315 at 08:53 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘Hazardous’, indicating a severe health risks, according to the AQI report. Lahore in Pakistan, Kolkata in India and Beijing in China occupied the second, third, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 237, 197, and 183 respectively. Batam in Indonesia recorded the world’s cleanest air, with an AQI score of 0. According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks. Dhaka tops global pollution chart with ‘very unhealthy’ AQI of 240 The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone. Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.

Light rain is likely in four divisions in next 24 hours from 9 am on Tuesday, according to the latest forecast of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. In a bulletin issued on the morning, the Met office said light rain may occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. According to the forecast, day temperature may rise slightly while night temperature may fall slightly across the country. The synoptic situation indicates that a trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining areas, while the seasonal low lies over the South Bay, extending its trough to the Northeast Bay.  

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 240 at 9:19 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report. Lahore in Pakistan, Delhi in India, and Kolkata in India occupied the second, third, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 237, 200, and 194 respectively. According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks. The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone. Air in Dhaka ‘unhealthy’, global pollution ranking fifth Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thunder showers in five divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am on Monday. “Rain or thunder showers is likely at one or two places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions,” said the latest Met office bulletin. Trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay, extending its trough to Northeast Bay, it said. Weather may remain mainly dry with parly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall slightly over the country.

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked fifth among the world’s most polluted cities on tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 178 at 9:28 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report. Lahore in Pakistan, Delhi in India, Tashkent in Uzbekistan, and Dakar in Senegal occupied the first, second, third and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 281, 193, 185 and 178 respectively. According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks. The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone. Dhaka’s air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.

Dhaka, the densely-populated capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 3rd on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 183 at 9 am on Sunday. Dhaka’s air was classified as ' unhealthy', according to IQAir, a Swiss free real-time air quality monitoring platform. Pakistan’s Lahore, India’s Delhi occupied the first and second spots in the list, with AQI scores of  244 and 193 respectively. When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 101 and 150, air quality is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, between 150 and 200 is ‘unhealthy’, between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents. The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them. The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon

Without immediate and meaningful action, future generations would face a heavy toll from the worsening climate crisis, speakers warned on Saturday. They urged coordinated and effective measures to address climate-related losses and damages. The call came during a ‘Climate Dialogue’ and Iftar programme in the capital, organised by the Climate Action and Justice Foundation. The speakers highlighted growing environmental risks and stressed the government’s responsibility in tackling them. Arifuzzaman Mamun, Founder and Chairman of the Foundation, said the impacts of climate change are no longer a distant threat but a harsh present-day reality. Rising salinity in coastal areas, river erosion, increasing intensity of cyclones, and abnormal temperature spikes in urban centres are placing agriculture, public health, and the national economy under serious threat. He noted that major cities, including Dhaka, are experiencing intensified heatwaves and worsening waterlogging, while coastal communities are repeatedly losing their homes and being forced into climate-induced displacement. “In cities like Dhaka, extreme heat and waterlogging have reached new levels, while coastal residents are turning into climate refugees after losing their homes time and again,” he said. Regarding government action, Mamun stressed the urgent need to implement long-term adaptation strategies, construct sustainable embankments to protect coastal areas, preserve water bodies and expand urban greenery within city planning, and increase investment in renewable energy. He also emphasised ensuring transparency in the use of climate funds and strengthening the involvement of local government institutions in climate initiatives. Foundation member Moin Uddin Khan said climate change is reducing agricultural productivity and putting food security at risk. He called for easy-term loans and technical support for affected farmers to help them adapt to changing conditions. Another member Abdur Rahman Jahangir said government initiatives alone are not enough to protect the environment, stressing the need for public awareness and social movements. He also underscored strengthening environmental education in educational institutions and engaging young people in climate action. Rashed Ul Haque Sarkar highlighted the need for stronger diplomatic efforts at the international level to ensure climate justice. He urged the government to take a more proactive role in securing pledged climate financing from developed countries. Among others, foundation members Metahar Hossain, SM Rana, Mohsina Shawon, Jannat, Shormi Khan, actor Bilash, and Salim Ullah Mezbah, were also present.

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 4th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 188 at 9:26 am on Saturday. Dhaka’s air was classified as ' unhealthy', according to the air quality and pollution city ranking. Pakistan’s Lahore, India’s Delhi and Nepal’s Kathmandu occupied the first, second and third spots in the list, with AQI scores of 308, 263 and 190 respectively. When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 101 and 150, air quality is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, between 150 and 200 is ‘unhealthy’, between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents. The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them. Dhaka's air quality remains ‘unhealthy’ The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.  

Dhaka ranked fourth among cities worldwide with the worst air quality on Friday morning. The capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 189 at 10:00am, which was classified as “unhealthy”, according to IQAir. Pakistan’s Lahore topped the list with an AQI score of 217. Nepal’s Kathmandu ranked second with a score of 193, while India’s Delhi placed third, also recording an AQI score of 193. An AQI between 151 and 200 is considered unhealthy, meaning everyone may begin to experience health effects, with sensitive groups facing more serious risks. When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 101 and 150, air quality is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, between 151 and 200 is ‘unhealthy’, between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents. The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them. The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon. As per World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, mainly due to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.  

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world’s most polluted cities on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 246 at 8:35 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report. Baghdad in Iraq, Lahore in Pakistan, and Kolkata in India occupied the first, third and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 559, 246, and 208 respectively. According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks. The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone. Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.