Air Pollution in Bangladesh

Dhaka’s air 2nd most polluted in the world this morning

Jakarta and Chile's Santiago occupied the first and third spots in the list, with AQI scores of 173 and 157, respectively

Dhaka’s air 5th most polluted in the world this morning

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 199 at 9:20 am today, Dhaka ranked fifth in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.

Air pollution crippling our nation

Government must take action locally and with regional partners to improve air quality

20% of premature deaths in Bangladesh caused by air pollution: WB

Air pollution is responsible for about 20 percent of the total premature deaths in Bangladesh, says a World Bank report.

Polluted development: Profits for few, losses for all

Staying silent against environmental pollution is serving the interests of the elite who are making profits from pollution.

What is being done to curb pollution in Dhaka, HC asks

The High Court today wanted to know what steps were being taken to curb air pollution in Dhaka, as the capital has been at or near the top of most polluted cities in the world for the last one week.

Dhaka’s air quality “moderate” today

Dhaka’s air quality witnessed a marked improvement this morning (July 24, 2022), after remaining “unhealthy” a day before.

Air quality in traffic free Dhaka “good” today, according to AQI

Dhaka’s air quality was “good” this morning (July 13, 2022).

AQI Index: Dhaka's air quality currently 'moderate'

Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'moderate' zone today, mainly owing to rain in different parts of the country.

May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023

Dhaka’s air 2nd most polluted in the world this morning

Jakarta and Chile's Santiago occupied the first and third spots in the list, with AQI scores of 173 and 157, respectively

April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

Dhaka’s air 5th most polluted in the world this morning

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 199 at 9:20 am today, Dhaka ranked fifth in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

Air pollution crippling our nation

Government must take action locally and with regional partners to improve air quality

March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023

20% of premature deaths in Bangladesh caused by air pollution: WB

Air pollution is responsible for about 20 percent of the total premature deaths in Bangladesh, says a World Bank report.

February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023

Polluted development: Profits for few, losses for all

Staying silent against environmental pollution is serving the interests of the elite who are making profits from pollution.

January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023

What is being done to curb pollution in Dhaka, HC asks

The High Court today wanted to know what steps were being taken to curb air pollution in Dhaka, as the capital has been at or near the top of most polluted cities in the world for the last one week.

July 24, 2022
July 24, 2022

Dhaka’s air quality “moderate” today

Dhaka’s air quality witnessed a marked improvement this morning (July 24, 2022), after remaining “unhealthy” a day before.

July 13, 2022
July 13, 2022

Air quality in traffic free Dhaka “good” today, according to AQI

Dhaka’s air quality was “good” this morning (July 13, 2022).

May 15, 2022
May 15, 2022

AQI Index: Dhaka's air quality currently 'moderate'

Dhaka's air quality continued to be in the 'moderate' zone today, mainly owing to rain in different parts of the country.

March 23, 2022
March 23, 2022

Bangladesh air worst in the world, again

The air quality of Bangladesh remained the worst in the world for four years in a row, said a global report.