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Dhaka’s air 'unhealthy' and ranks among world’s most polluted cities

ঢাকার বাতাস আজও অস্বাস্থ্যকর

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Due to dry weather, Dhaka’s air quality has worsened from 'unhealthy' to 'very unhealthy,' ranking from first to third in the global list of most polluted cities.
  • Dhaka’s air pollution ranks from first to third among 125 global cities, with scores ranging from 234 to 176.
  • Air quality in Dhaka has reached 'very unhealthy' levels, posing severe health risks.
  • Pollution levels are higher in surrounding areas like Savar (238), Tongi (216), and Gazipur (191).
  • Main sources of pollution include unfit vehicles, construction dust, and smoke from brick kilns around the capital.
  • IQAir data shows some areas like BIDS (277) have 'very unhealthy' air quality.
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  1. Oct 3First reported by দেশ রূপান্তর: ঢাকার বাতাস আজ ‘অস্বাস্থ্যকর’
  2. Oct 5Dhaka ranks second globally in air pollution among 125 cities · 5 articles
  3. Oct 6Dhaka tops global air pollution list with a score of 246 · 5 articles
  4. Oct 7Dhaka ranks third in air pollution, Kuala Lumpur tops the list · 3 articles
  5. Oct 8Dhaka’s air quality improves slightly, ranks sixth globally · 1 article

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