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Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked third among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 225 at 9:03 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report. Delhi in India, Cairo in Egypt, and Hanoi in Vietnam occupied the first, second, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 314, 258, and 216 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 tops global air pollution list with ‘very unhealthy’ AQI 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.

Law enforcers have arrested 20 people from different parts of the capital as part of the ongoing Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2 in 24 hours till Monday morning. Among the arrestees, four people were arrested from Mohammadpur area, three from Khilgaon area, five from Jatrabari, two from Dakkhin Khan and one each from Sutrapur, Hazaribagh, Adabor, Kalabagan, Shahbagh and Banani areas of the capital, said deputy commissioner (DC) Talebur Rahman of Dhaka Metropolitan Police. 46 arrested in Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2 in 24 hours: DMP They were arrested in different criminal cases, he said.

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 262 at 9:20 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report. Kolkata in India, Wuhan in China, and Hanoi in Vietnam occupied the second, third, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 198, 189, and 186 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 remains ‘very unhealthy’ 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 of Bangladesh, ranked fourth among the world’s most polluted cities on Thursday morning (January 22, 2026), recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 240 at 9:23 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report. Read more: Bicycling could cut emissions in Global South with policy support: Study Lahore in Pakistan, Delhi in India, and Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina occupied the first, second, and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 368, 317, and 265 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 remains ‘very unhealthy’ 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 of Bangladesh, ranked second among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning (January 21, 2026), recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 296 at 9:40 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report. Read more: How to Reduce Air Pollution in Bangladesh? Lahore in Pakistan, Delhi in India, and Kolkata in India occupied the first, third, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 324, 293, and 232 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 remains ‘very unhealthy’ 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.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) urged all to visit the July Uprising Memorial Museum at Gonobhaban to understand and realise the brutalities of the previous regime. “Every citizen of the country should come here and spend a day. Students should visit the museum in groups. By spending time here, people will understand the hardships and brutalities this nation had to endure,” he said while inspecting the progress of the final phase of the museum’s construction. Read more: BNP plans separate department for families of July martyrs, fighters: Tarique Prof Yunus said anyone wishing to stay in the ‘Ayna Ghor’ built within the museum could do so for a few hours or even a day, to gain firsthand insight into the suffering detainees endured. “We must keep in mind how we can remain united to prevent such atrocities from happening again. We all share the belief that this nation must never return to those dark days,” he said. Prof Yunus highlighted the courage of the youth and students who resisted oppression despite facing brutal acts.  “They had no weapons, nothing. That ordinary people could stand fearlessly against armed forces is a lesson for all of us,” he said. During the visit, Prof Yunus said the museum stands as a tribute to the blood of the July martyrs, calling it an unprecedented example globally. Spain’s deadly train crash saddens Prof Yunus “We hope that in the future, there will be no need to build such a museum anywhere else. If our nation ever loses its way, it can find guidance and inspiration in this museum,” he added. The Chief Adviser arrived at the museum around 3pm and toured the museum's displays on the history behind the July Uprising and Sheikh Hasina's 16-year misrule, said the Chief Adviser’s press wing.

Moshiur Rahman Khan alias Samrat, a suspected serial killer, admitted to committing six murders in and around Savar municipal community centre over the past four to seven months following a similar method. “Samrat admitted to committing six murders. Each killing took place in the same area and followed a similar method. Samrat had been arrested multiple times before and had served long prison terms.” said Savar Model Police Station Officer-in-Charge Arman Ali on Tuesday (January 20, 2026). On Monday night, Samrat confessed at a court to his involvement in six murders in the area over the past several months and was sent to jail following his statement. Samrat made the confession before Senior Judicial Magistrate Tajul Islam Sohag who recorded his statements and ordered him sent to jail, said Savar GR Section police inspector Bahaj Uddin. Read more: Vagabond-turned-serial killer killed six at Savar in 6 months:Police He was arrested on Sunday evening in front of Savar police station following the recovery of the burned bodies of two people, including a teenage girl, from an abandoned building at Savar municipal community centre. The string of mysterious killings in Savar has created fear and panic among local residents. Savar police said Samrat, son of Salam from Bank Colony area, frequently roamed and spent nights near Savar Model Police Station, the Upazila Health Complex, the Sub-Registrar Office, the abandoned municipal community center, and Pakizar Mor over the past few years. The mother and brother of the recently killed teenager Tania have arrived from Sherpur in search of her body. They said she had been missing for a long time. Read more: 2 burnt bodies recovered from abandoned community centre at Savar After August 5, 2024, he moved around for extended periods wearing a police uniform and carrying a stick, often speaking incoherently, police said. He committed his first murder about seven months ago by killing an elderly woman named Asma near the Model Mosque in Savar municipality, ASP Arafatul Islam said at a press briefing on Monday. On August 29, a young man was found dead with his hands and legs tied up at the Savar Municipal Community Centre. On October 11, police recovered the body of an unidentified woman, around 30 years old, from inside the same community centre. Read more: Chankharpul massacre verdict deferred to Jan 26 On December 19, police recovered the burnt body of a man from a toilet on the second floor of an abandoned municipal community centre in the Thana Road area of Savar. On Sunday, police also recovered two charred bodies from the community centre.

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked third among the world’s most polluted cities on tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 296 at 9:02 am. Today (January 20, 2026), the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report. Read more: Weather likely to remain unchanged: BMD Lahore in Pakistan, Delhi in India, and Kolkata in India occupied the first, second, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 558, 450, and 284 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. Read more: Dhaka's air quality remains ‘very unhealthy’ 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 of Bangladesh, ranked third among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday morning (January 19, 2026), recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 272 at 8:58 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report. Delhi in India, Lahore in Pakistan, and Kolkata in India occupied the first, second, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 541, 312, and 204 respectively. Read more: Air pollution: 5 ways to protect yourself from poor air quality 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 turns ‘very unhealthy’ 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.

An 11-year-old minor boy was killed when a truck ran over him in Jatrabari area of the capital early Sunday. The deceased was identified as Md Zahid, 11. Inspector Md Faruk, in-charge of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) police camp, said the accident occurred around 12:30 am when the truck hit him while crossing the road, leaving him injured. Young man killed in a road accident in Feni Later, he was taken to DMCH where the doctors declared him dead.