Dhaka's air quality was classified as 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' this morning, with an AQI of 146, ranking it third globally. Hanoi, Vietnam, and Lahore, Pakistan, topped the list with AQIs of 162 and 157, respectively.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures pollutants like PM2.5, PM10, and gases such as NO2 and SO2. Dhaka faces chronic air pollution, especially in winter, posing significant health risks. The World Health Organization (WHO) attributes millions of deaths annually to air pollution-related diseases.