Dhaka ranks 20th worst in AQI
AQI:Dhaka’s air still ‘unhealthy’
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka on Sunday morning ranked the 7th worst polluted city in the world in the Air Quality Index (AQI).
Dhaka’s air quality improves after rain
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka saw improvement in its air quality on Wednesday after a nor’wester coupled with rain lashed the city in the early hours of the day .
Dhaka’s air ranked ‘moderate' in Air Quality Index
The air in Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka was categorised as ‘moderate’ on Monday afternoon in the Air Quality Index (AQI) -- a significant improvement after days .
The megacity had an AQI score of 72 at 12:43pm and ranked 20th among the worst polluted cities in the world.
When the AQI value is between 51 and 100, air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.