Dhaka's air crisis: 3rd worst worldwide

Dhaka's air crisis: 3rd worst worldwide

Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality, recording an AQI score of 187 at 8:41 am on February 25. Today’s air quality was classified as “unhealthy,” indicating a health threat, according to the AQI index. The city has been experiencing dangerously high air pollution levels, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching hazardous levels. An AQI between 50-100 is...

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