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Dhaka ranked 7th among the world's most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 128 at 9:30 am.  According to the AQI scale, the city's air quality was classified as 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Group', poses minor health risks to vulnerable people. Kampala of Uganda topped the global pollution list with an AQI score of 266, followed by Kinshasa  of the Democratic republic of Congo with 171 and Manama of Bahrain with 165. According to AQI standards, a reading between 101 and 150 is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151 to 200 ‘unhealthy’, 201 to 300 ‘very unhealthy’, while levels above 301 are deemed ‘hazardous’, posing serious health risks. The AQI, which provides daily updates on air quality, indicates how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health impacts. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five major 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, with air quality typically worsening in winter and improving during the monsoon season. The World Health Organization estimates that air pollution causes around seven million deaths globally each year, mainly due to stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.

Dhaka's air quality was in the moderate level on Sunday morning, ranking 21st among cities with the worst air pollution worldwide. At 9:20 am, the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 76, indicating moderate air quality, according to the AQI monitoring platform IQAir. A moderate AQI suggests that air quality is generally acceptable. However, people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may experience minor to moderate health concerns if exposed for prolonged periods. Kampala, Uganda, topped the list of the world's most polluted cities with an AQI score of 198, followed by Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a score of 182. Both cities recorded air quality classified as unhealthy. The AQI is calculated based on the concentration of major air pollutants, including particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO₂) and ozone (O₃). According to the AQI scale, a score between 51 and 100 is considered moderate, while 101–150 is deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups, 151–200 is unhealthy, 201–300 is very unhealthy, and 301 or above is classified as hazardous, posing serious health risks to the entire population. Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution, with air quality typically deteriorating during the dry winter months and improving during the monsoon season due to rainfall and stronger winds. The World Health Organization estimates that air pollution causes around seven million deaths globally each year, mainly due to stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.

Dhaka ranked as the world's second most polluted city on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 165 at 09:20 am. The air quality was classified as 'unhealthy' category, indicating that the concentration of airborne pollutants had reached a level that could pose health risks to the general public, according to the AQI scale.. Indonesia's capital Jakarta topped the list with an AQI score of 174, while Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, ranked third with a score of 157. An AQI reading between 101 and 150 is considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups', while a score between 151 and 200 is classified as 'unhealthy'. Readings between 201 and 300 are deemed 'very unhealthy', and levels above 301 are considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks. The AQI, an index that tracks daily air quality, indicates how polluted the air is and the potential health effects on residents. In Bangladesh, AQI measurements are based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM₁₀ and PM₂.₅), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO₂) and ozone. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution causes an estimated seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.  

Dhaka’s air quality was in the ‘moderate’ category on Tuesday morning, ranking 19th among cities with the worst air quality. At 9:10am, the city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 84, according to air monitoring data. Meanwhile, Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, topped the list with an AQI score of 177, making it the world’s most polluted city at the time. India’s Delhi ranked second with an AQI score of 163, followed by Pakistan’s Lahore with 161. An AQI score between 51 and 100 is considered moderate, indicating acceptable air quality. However, people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may experience minor health effects. An AQI score between 51 and 100 is considered "moderate," indicating acceptable air quality, although some pollutants may pose a moderate health concern for a small number of unusually sensitive individuals. An AQI reading between 101 and 150 is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, while 151–200 is categorised as ‘unhealthy’. Readings between 201 and 300 are regarded as ‘very unhealthy’, and levels above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing serious health risks to the population. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five major pollutants: particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO₂), and ozone. Dhaka frequently experiences deteriorating air quality, particularly during the dry winter months, while conditions generally improve during the monsoon season. Experts say prolonged exposure to polluted air can cause respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases and other health complications, particularly among children, older adults and people with existing health conditions.

Dhaka’s air quality was in the ‘moderate’ category on Sunday morning, ranking 25th among cities with the worst air quality. At 9:10am, the city recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 71, according to air monitoring data. Meanwhile, Delhi, the capital of India, topped the list with an AQI score of 227, making it the world’s most polluted city at the time. Uganda’s Kampala ranked second with an AQI score of 172, followed by Pakistan’s Lahore with 167. An AQI score between 51 and 100 is considered moderate, indicating acceptable air quality. However, people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution may experience minor health effects. An AQI score between 51 and 100 is considered "moderate," indicating acceptable air quality, although some pollutants may pose a moderate health concern for a small number of unusually sensitive individuals. An AQI reading between 101 and 150 is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, while 151–200 is categorised as ‘unhealthy’. Readings between 201 and 300 are regarded as ‘very unhealthy’, and levels above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing serious health risks to the population. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five major pollutants: particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO₂), and ozone. Dhaka frequently experiences deteriorating air quality, particularly during the dry winter months, while conditions generally improve during the monsoon season. Experts say prolonged exposure to polluted air can cause respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases and other health complications, particularly among children, older adults and people with existing health conditions.

Bangladesh's capital Dhaka ranked seventh on the list of cities with the worst air quality on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 119 at 9:00 am. According to the AQI ranking, Jakarta, Indonesia, topped the list with a score of 170, followed by Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with 169 and Lahore, Pakistan, with 167. An AQI score between 101 and 150 is considered "unhealthy for sensitive groups," meaning children, older adults and people with respiratory or heart conditions may experience health effects from prolonged exposure. An AQI reading between 101 and 150 is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, while 151–200 is categorised as ‘unhealthy’. Readings between 201 and 300 are regarded as ‘very unhealthy’, and levels above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing serious health risks to the population. Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution, particularly during the dry winter months, although air quality often improves during the monsoon season due to rainfall. The AQI is a daily index that measures air pollution and its potential impact on human health. It takes into account five major pollutants: particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO₂) and ground-level ozone (O₃). Experts say prolonged exposure to polluted air can cause respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases and other health complications, particularly among children, older adults and people with existing health conditions.

Bangladesh's capital Dhaka ranked 13th on the list of cities with the worst air quality on Sunday morning at 9:15am, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 92. With the score, Dhaka's air quality was classified as "moderate", indicating an acceptable level of air quality, although there may be a moderate health concern for a small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution. Pakistan's Lahore topped the global list with an AQI score of 169, followed by Indonesia's Jakarta with 160 and Bahrain's Manama with 157 . An AQI between 50 and 100 is considered "moderate" with an acceptable air quality while AQI between 101 and 150 is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, while a score between 151 and 200 is classified as ‘unhealthy’. AQI readings between 201 and 300 are termed ‘very unhealthy’, and anything above 301 is considered ‘hazardous’, posing serious health risks. The AQI is a daily indicator of air quality that informs people about how clean or polluted the air is and what associated health effects may be of concern. In Bangladesh, the AQI is determined based on five major pollutants – particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO₂) and ozone. Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution, with air quality typically deteriorating during the dry winter months and improving during the monsoon season. According to the World Health Organization, air pollution causes around seven million deaths globally each year, mainly from stroke, heart disease, chronic respiratory diseases, lung cancer and acute respiratory infections.

Bangladesh's capital Dhaka ranked 22nd among cities with the worst air quality on Sunday morning at 9:15 am, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 81. India's capital, Delhi, topped the list with an AQI score of 195, making it the most polluted city in the world. Pakistan's Lahore ranked second with an AQI score of 187, while Santiago occupied the third position with a score of 165. An AQI score between 51 and 100 is considered "moderate," indicating acceptable air quality, although some pollutants may pose a moderate health concern for a small number of unusually sensitive individuals. An AQI reading between 101 and 150 is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, while 151–200 is categorised as ‘unhealthy’. Readings between 201 and 300 are regarded as ‘very unhealthy’, and levels above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing serious health risks to the population. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five major pollutants: particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), sulphur dioxide (SO₂), and ozone. Dhaka frequently experiences deteriorating air quality, particularly during the dry winter months, while conditions generally improve during the monsoon season. Experts say prolonged exposure to polluted air can cause respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases and other health complications, particularly among children, older adults and people with existing health conditions.

Bangladesh's capital Dhaka ranked 18th among cities with the worst air quality in the world on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 86 at 9:00 am, indicating a 'moderate' level of air pollution. According to the AQI ranking, Pakistan’s Lahore topped the list with a score of 211, categorised as 'very unhealthy.' Iraq’s capital Baghdad ranked second with an AQI score of 165, while Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, was third with a score of 163. An AQI score between 51 and 100 is considered moderate, meaning air quality is acceptable for most people, although unusually sensitive individuals may experience some health concerns. An AQI reading between 101 and 150 is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, while 151–200 is categorised as ‘unhealthy’. Readings between 201 and 300 are regarded as ‘very unhealthy’, and levels above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing serious health risks to the population. Dhaka’s air quality has improved significantly compared to many previous days when the city frequently ranked among the world's most polluted urban centres. The AQI is a daily indicator that measures air quality and its potential impact on human health. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five major pollutants: particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and ground-level ozone. Experts say prolonged exposure to polluted air can cause respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases and other health complications, particularly among children, older adults and people with existing health conditions.

Dhaka ranked 15th on the list of cities with the worst air quality on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 87. With this score, the capital’s air quality was classified as “moderate,” indicating acceptable air conditions, though there may be a slight health concern for a small number of unusually sensitive individuals. According to the AQI ranking at 9:00 am, Santiago, Chile, topped the list with a score of 160, followed by Wuhan, China with 153, Jakarta, Indonesia with 140, and Delhi, India with 135. An AQI score between 51 and 100 is considered moderate, while scores between 101 and 150 are deemed unhealthy for sensitive groups. Scores between 151 and 200 are categorized as unhealthy. The AQI measures air quality based on five major pollutants — particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO₂), and ozone. Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution, with air quality typically deteriorating during the dry winter months and improving during the monsoon season. Air pollution remains a major public health concern, contributing to respiratory illnesses and other health complications worldwide, according to environmental experts and health authorities.