Over 30,000 deaths directly attributed to fossil fuels
Air pollution has become the country's deadliest external health risk.
Govt must reduce air pollution, bring order in transport sector
Bangladesh was the world’s second most polluted country in 2024, with average smog levels exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines by more than 15 times, according to data compiled by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir.
Lack of progress under interim government has been frustrating
The government will soon form a task force to tackle air pollution, environment, said Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.
Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters
For public information, air quality data is regularly updated on the Department of Environment's website.
Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on our lives
Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters
For public information, air quality data is regularly updated on the Department of Environment's website.
Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on our lives
Shortens lives in Gazipur, Narsingdi by over 6 years
Take action against those responsible for this situation
Government must reduce the toxicity through decisive steps
Its air quality continued to be in the "unhealthy" zone with an air quality index (AQI) score of 169 at 8:55am
Dhaka ranked second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 213 at 9:48am, this morning
Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 181 at 9:05am this morning
Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
