DoE urges city dwellers to wear face masks
DoE urges city dwellers to wear face masks

The Department of Environment (DoE) has urged the city dwellers to wear face masks when going outside as Dhakas air quality index (AQI) has already reached a hazardous level. As the air quality index (AQI) in the city reaches over 250 this morning (February 5), the DoE has asked city dwellers to...

Dhaka’s air quality slightly improves but remains among world’s worst
Dhaka’s air quality slightly improves but remains among world’s worst

Dhakas air quality showed a minor improvement on Wednesday compared to Tuesday, yet the city continues to rank as one of the most polluted globally. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI), Dhaka was the 4th most polluted city at 9:02 AM on Wednesday, recording an AQI of 292, falling under the...

Dhaka's air quality shows slight improvement, now 3rd worst globally
Dhaka's air quality shows slight improvement, now 3rd worst globally

Dhakas air quality has seen a marginal improvement compared to Monday, yet the city remains among the worlds most polluted. Tuesday, Bangladeshs capital ranks third worst globally, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). At 9:16 AM, the AQI readings showed Kolkata at 284, Lahore at 281, Dhaka...

Wearing face mask is a must for city dwellers: DoE
Wearing face mask is a must for city dwellers: DoE

The Department of Environment (DoE) has asked the city dwellers to wear face mask when they go outside as citys air quality index (AQI) has deteriorated, reaching a very unhealthy level. Wearing face mask is a must for city dwellers, said a DoE press release today (Jan 13). The environment...