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air pollution

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Choking on ‘development’

Dhaka has always been a city of resilience, but resilience alone won’t clear its skies. A collective effort is essential to reclaim our air, protect lives, and secure the future of this city

File photo of girls in Chattogram roads wearing masks.

Breathing the unbearable: Choking reality of Dhaka's toxic air

Quality of Dhaka's air captured at Kalabagan, Dhanmondi on 5 January. Photo: Md Tajul Islam

Dhaka's air quality world's 2nd worst this morning

With a score 0f 493, Dhaka topped the list of cities with most polluted air on 5 January. The picture was taken from Satmasjid Road. <a href ="https://www.tbsnews.net/author/md-tajul-islam" target="_blank">Md Tajul Islam</a>

Dhaka dwellers advised to wear facemask for very unhealthy AQI

A view shows the city amid air pollution in Hanoi, Vietnam, January 3, 2025. REUTERS/Thinh Nguyen

Hanoi declared world's most polluted city, authorities seek action

While many expected that reduced construction activities would bring some relief, Dhaka’s air quality remained unhealthy throughout December. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Choking on the job: How Dhaka’s smog affects rickshaw pullers, ride-hailing bikers and bus crews

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Environment ministry suggests keeping tabs on AQI to avoid worst effects of pollution

Winter arrives in Dhaka, along with the title of the most polluted city in the world. This photo was captured in the Dhanmondi area on Monday, 9 December 2024 morning as Dhaka once again topped the list of cities with worst air quality with an AQI score of 302. Photo: Md Tajul Islam

Dhaka’s air still ‘unhealthy’ this morning

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan speaks at a discussion at the secretariat on 22 December 2024. Photo: PID

Mobile court drives to be ramped up against hill cutting, polythene use, air pollution: Adviser Rizwana

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Dhaka ranks as 3rd most polluted city worldwide this morning

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan spoke to reporters after a discussion meeting at the Bidyut Bhaban today (19 December). Photo: Courtesy

Old, unfit buses in Dhaka to be removed to address air pollution: Rizwana

A man walks on a footbridge across an open drainage channel, as the sky is enveloped in smog caused by air pollution, in New Delhi, India, December 3, 2024. REUTERS/Priyanshu Singh

Indian capital tightens anti-pollution measures as air quality worsens

Winter arrives in Dhaka, along with the title of the most polluted city in the world. This photo was captured in the Dhanmondi area on Monday, 9 December 2024 morning as Dhaka once again topped the list of cities with worst air quality with an AQI score of 302. Photo: Md Tajul Islam

Dhaka's air continues to be world's most polluted this morning