air quality

The US air quality monitors measured dangerous fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, which can penetrate deep into the lungs and lead to respiratory diseases, heart conditions, and premature death. Photo: Getty images via AFP
Environment

Scientists alarmed as US ceases global embassy air quality reports

The WHO's air quality database will be also impacted as many poor nations, lacking monitoring resources, rely on US embassy data.

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>
Environment

Dhaka's air most polluted in the world this morning

File photo of girls in Chattogram roads wearing masks.
Features

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

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan speaking at a seminar titled “Analysis of Environmental Sustainable Development and Management in China and Bangladesh” at Dhaka University today. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Environment adviser seeks Chinese collaboration in air quality management

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Environment

Dhaka ranks as 3rd most polluted city worldwide this morning

File Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Environment

People advised to wear mask as air quality worsens

With an air quality index (AQI) score of 392 at 9am, Dhaka ranked first in the list of cities with the most polluted air. Photo: UNB
Environment

Dhaka’s air quality 5th worst this morning

Pedestrians suffering amid air pollution in the city. File photo: UNB
Environment

Dhaka's air quality world's worst today

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan speaks at the launching ceremony of 'Bangladesh National Air Quality Management Action Plan' at the Department of Environment (DoE) on 5 November 2024. Photo: PID
Environment

Rizwana wants independent study on pollution from coal-fired plants

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan speaks to journalists at the Power House on Abdul Gani Road on 24 October 2024. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Transport owners have 6 months to remove unfit vehicles: Rizwana

File Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS
Bangladesh

Dhaka’s air quality ‘unhealthy’ for second consecutive day

A view of Dhaka city. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS
Environment

Dhaka's air quality ‘moderate’ this morning

Dhaka has long grappled with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in the winter and improves during the monsoon. File Photo: UNB
Environment

Dhaka's air quality in the 'moderate' zone this morning