Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka was ranked second worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) for the second consecutive day on Thursday morning.    The city had a score of 167 at 08:01am, indicating that the air quality was ‘unhealthy’.    A numerical value between 151 and 200 indicates that everyone may begin to experience health effects. Members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.   Thailand’s Chiang Mai and China’s Shenyang occupied the first and third spots respectively with scores of 210 and 163 respectively.   A numerical value between 151 and 200 indicates that everyone may begin to experience health effects. Members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.   The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, tells people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for them.   Dhaka, one of the most densely populated cities in the world, has been grappling with air pollution for a long time. The air quality generally worsens during summer and shows signs of improvement in monsoon when the dust settles.  

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked fourth worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday morning.

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked third worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday morning.                          It had an AQI score of 208 around 8:14am. The air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’.   Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar and India’s Delhi were on top two positions on the list of cities with worst air with scores of 291 and 267 respectively.   Everyone may experience more serious health effects when the AQI score is between 201 and 300. When the value is more than 300, the air quality is considered hazardous and the entire population is more likely to be affected.   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.   In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants - Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone (O3). The Department of Environment has also set national ambient air quality standards for these pollutants. These standards aim to protect against adverse human health impacts.   Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, has long been grappling with air pollution. The air quality usually improves during monsoon.

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked third worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning.   It had an AQI score of 213 around 8:10am. The air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’.   Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar and Pakistan’s Lahore were on the top two positions on the list of cities with worst air with scores of 254 and 215 respectively.   Everyone may experience more serious health effects when the AQI score is between 201 and 300. When the value is more than 300, the air quality is considered hazardous and the entire population is more likely to be affected.   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.   In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants - Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone (O3). The Department of Environment has also set national ambient air quality standards for these pollutants. These standards aim to protect against adverse human health impacts.   Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, has long been grappling with air pollution. The air quality usually improves during monsoon.    

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked third worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Sunday morning.   It had an AQI score of 260 around 8:19am and the air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’.   Pakistan’s Lahore and Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar were on top two positions on the list of cities with the worst air with scores of 458 and 269 respectively.   Everyone may experience more serious health effects when the AQI score is between 201 and 300.   When the value is more than 300, the air quality is considered hazardous and the entire population is more likely to be affected.   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.   In Bangladesh, the AQI is based on five criteria pollutants - Particulate Matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2 and Ozone (O3). The Department of Environment has also set national ambient air quality standards for these pollutants. These standards aim to protect against adverse human health impacts.   Dhaka, an overcrowded megacity, has long been grappling with air pollution. The air quality usually improves during monsoon.

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka was ranked fifth worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday morning.

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked second worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday morning.

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka was ranked third worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning.

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked fourth worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Wednesday morning.

Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka ranked second worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday morning.