Air pollution: Dhaka 5th worst city in the world today

Dhaka’s air quality deteriorated to ‘unhealthy’ levels today, ranking fifth among cities with the worst air pollution, with an AQI of 130. Nepal’s Kathmandu, China’s Beijing, and Thailand’s Chiang Mai topped the list. Air pollution is a severe issue in Dhaka, with particulate matter being the primary pollutant. According to WHO, air pollution causes around 7 million premature deaths globally every year due to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. Photo/Rashed Shumon