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Dhaka’s air quality ‘unhealthy’ this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked ninth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 160 at 9: 50am this morning (March 23, 2025).
Today’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy,’ referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index.
However yesterday’s air quality was defined as worst of the world with an AQI score of 221.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, 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.
Dhaka’s air most polluted in the world this morning
Pakistan’s Lahore, India’s Delhi and Vietnam’s Hanoi cities respectively occupied the first, second, and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 284, 189 and 187 respectively.
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.
3 days ago
Dhaka’s ‘unhealthy’ air quality persists
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 175 at 8:45am this morning (March 21, 2025).
Today’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy,’ referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index. Such air quality continued in the city for the past few days.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, 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.
Vietnam’s Hanoi, Pakistan’s Lahore and India’s Delhi cities respectively occupied the first, second, and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 233 209 and 190 respectively.
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 air quality ‘unhealthy’ Tuesday morning
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.
5 days ago
Dhaka’s ‘unhealthy’ air quality persists
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 189 at 9: 45am this morning (March 19, 2025).
Today’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy,’ referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, 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.
Pakistan’s Lahore, India’s Delhi, and Bahrain’s Manama cities respectively occupied the first, second, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 222, 221 and 174 respectively.
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.
Dhaka air quality ‘unhealthy’ Tuesday morning
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.
7 days ago
Dhaka’s air quality ‘unhealthy’ this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked tenth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 152 at 9: 50am this morning (March 14, 2025).
Today’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy,’ referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, 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.
India’s Delhi, Pakistan’s Lahore and Uzbekistan’s Tashkent cities respectively occupied the first, second, and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 263, 168 and 164 respectively.
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 marks ‘unhealthy’ this morning
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.
12 days ago
Dhaka’s air quality ‘unhealthy’ this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked thirteen on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 133 at 10:25am this morning (March 13, 2025).
Today’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index.
However, today’s air quality slightly improved compared to the past few days in the city.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, 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.
India’s Delhi, Nepal’s Kathmandu and Pakistan’s Lahore cities respectively occupied the first, second, and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 199, 186 and 181 respectively.
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’s air quality ‘unhealthy’, ranks 6th worst in the world
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.
13 days ago
Dhaka’s air marks ‘unhealthy’ this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked eighth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 167 at 9:15am this morning (March 9, 2025).
Today’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy’, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, 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.
China’s Beijing, India’s Delhi and Nepal’s Kathmandu cities respectively occupied the first, second, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 228, 219 and 195 respectively.
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 world’s 3rd worst this morning
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.
17 days ago
Dhaka’s air world’s 3rd worst this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked three on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 163 at 9:05am this morning (March 7, 2025).
Today’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy’, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, 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.
Pakistan’s Lahore, India’s Delhi and Mumbai cities respectively occupied the first, second, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 238, 231 and 163 respectively.
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.
Dhaka’s air quality ‘unhealthy’, ranks 6th worst in the world
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.
19 days ago
Dhaka’s air world’s worst this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has topped on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 171 at 9:05am this morning (March 5, 2025).
Today’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy’, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, 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.
China’s Beijing, Uganda’s Kampala and Thailand’s Chiang Mai cities respectively occupied the second, third and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 167, 161 and 160 respectively.
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 ‘unhealthy’ Tuesday morning
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.
21 days ago
Dhaka’s air world’s 5th worst this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 165 at 9:00am this morning (March 2, 2025).
Today’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy’, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index.
However, Saturday’s air quality was marked as hazardous with an AQI score of 304.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, 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.
Myanmar’s Yangon, Pakistan’s Lahore and Uzbekistan’s Tashkent cities respectively occupied the first, second, and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 205, 184 and 180 respectively.
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 most polluted in the world this morning
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.
24 days ago
Dhaka’s air unhealthy this morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the fourth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 186 at 9:10am this morning (February 28, 2025).
Today’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy’, referring to a health threat to residents, according to the AQI index.
The unhealthy air quality continued for the second consecutive day on Friday.
When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered ‘moderate’, usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, 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.
Dhaka’s air world’s 2nd worst this morning
Nepal’s Kathmandu, China’s Beijing and India’s Mumbai cities respectively occupied the first, second, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 224, 190 and 189 respectively.
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.
26 days ago