Air Pollution in Dhaka

Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype?

DNCC to set up 25-30 such industrial devices in public places to curb pollution; experts skeptical

Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy’ even on weekend

Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 162 this morning

Views / Paved paradise and put up a footpath: Why air purifiers alone won’t save Dhaka’s lungs

Recently, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has announced a plan to install air purifiers in 50 spots around the city.

Court Corner / HC issues rule to curb air pollution

The HC bench of Justice Kazi Zinat Hoque and Justice Aynun Nahar Siddiqua issued the rule after hearing a writ petition

Air pollution in Dhaka 18 times above global limit

The average concentration of PM2.5 particles -- the most harmful air pollutants -- in Dhaka is about 18 times higher than the global health standard, leaving millions of residents struggling for relief.

Surge in child patients demands proper response

Raising awareness among parents is also crucial

Can we ever curb Dhaka's air pollution?

Lack of progress under interim government has been frustrating

Dhaka’s desperate need for fresh air

Dhaka’s toxic air crisis requires urgent action to save lives and secure a healthier future.

Take strict action to improve Dhaka’s air

Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters

May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025

Air purifiers for Dhaka: hope or hype?

DNCC to set up 25-30 such industrial devices in public places to curb pollution; experts skeptical

May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025

Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy’ even on weekend

Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 162 this morning

April 30, 2025
April 30, 2025

Paved paradise and put up a footpath: Why air purifiers alone won’t save Dhaka’s lungs

Recently, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has announced a plan to install air purifiers in 50 spots around the city.

April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025

HC issues rule to curb air pollution

The HC bench of Justice Kazi Zinat Hoque and Justice Aynun Nahar Siddiqua issued the rule after hearing a writ petition

January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025

Air pollution in Dhaka 18 times above global limit

The average concentration of PM2.5 particles -- the most harmful air pollutants -- in Dhaka is about 18 times higher than the global health standard, leaving millions of residents struggling for relief.

January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025

Surge in child patients demands proper response

Raising awareness among parents is also crucial

January 3, 2025
January 3, 2025

Can we ever curb Dhaka's air pollution?

Lack of progress under interim government has been frustrating

December 22, 2024
December 22, 2024

Dhaka’s desperate need for fresh air

Dhaka’s toxic air crisis requires urgent action to save lives and secure a healthier future.

December 12, 2024
December 12, 2024

Take strict action to improve Dhaka’s air

Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024

Dhaka’s air quality world's worst this morning

Today's air was classified as "unhealthy", according to the AQI index.