Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’
Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh has ranked the 16th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 148 at 8:55am on Thursday, reports UNB. The air was classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups, referring to a health risk to residents, according to the...

Dhaka’s air quality second worst globally
Dhaka’s air quality second worst globally

Dhaka has ranked the second on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 177 at 9:09am, reports UNB. The air was classified as unhealthy, according to the AQI index on Saturday. Pakistans Lahore, Indias Delhi and Senegals Dakar occupied the first, third and fourth...

Dhaka’s air most polluted in world this morning
Dhaka’s air most polluted in world this morning

Dhaka has topped the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 255 at 09:01am on Friday. The air was classified as very unhealthy, according to the air quality and pollution city ranking. An AQI between 151 and 200 is considered unhealthy while 201-300 is very unhealthy...

Public urged to stay cautious as Dhaka’s air quality at risk
Public urged to stay cautious as Dhaka’s air quality at risk

The air quality in Dhaka and its surrounding areas has deteriorated to an unhealthy and sometimes hazardous level (AQI 250). In this situation, the public is advised to wear masks when outdoors, while sensitive individuals are requested to avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary. The...