Dhaka dwellers did not get a single day of good quality air

Dhaka’s air quality remained extremely poor throughout March, with no single day of good air quality. Measurements from Dhaka University and Stamford University researchers found significantly higher levels of air pollutants like Aerosol Optical Depth and PM2.5 compared to last year. This has led to a spike in respiratory illnesses, with over 600 patients visiting a Dhaka hospital daily. Experts blame the government’s inability to control construction activities, brick kilns, and waste management as the key reasons behind the worsening air pollution crisis in the capital city. (photo/prothomalo)