Jan 30 (V7N) - Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked second on the global list of cities with the worst air quality this morning (January 30, 2025), recording an AQI score of 267 at 9 AM. This level is classified as "very unhealthy", posing a severe health risk to residents.

Global Air Pollution Rankings

1st: Delhi, India (AQI 333)

2nd: Dhaka, Bangladesh (AQI 267)

3rd: Kampala, Uganda (AQI 194)

4th: Tehran, Iran (AQI 183)

The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures pollution levels based on five major pollutants:

✅ PM10 & PM2.5 (particulate matter)

✅ NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide)

✅ CO (Carbon monoxide)

✅ SO2 (Sulfur dioxide)

✅ Ozone

101-150: Unhealthy for sensitive groups

151-200: Unhealthy

201-300: Very unhealthy

301+: Hazardous

Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution, with conditions worsening in winter and slightly improving during the monsoon. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution kills seven million people worldwide each year, mainly due to stroke, heart disease, COPD, lung cancer, and respiratory infections.

Tackling air pollution is a long-term process, requiring urgent government intervention, strict regulations, and environmental initiatives to safeguard public health.

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