Dhaka's air quality was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups." Air quality between 201 and 300 is classified as "very unhealthy." As one of the most densely populated countries in the world, Bangladesh has been struggling with air pollution for a long time. Air quality further declines during the dry months -- from October to April -- but improves during the monsoon. According to the European Environment Agency, air pollution leads to around 400,000 early deaths across the continent annually, despite European Union air quality directives.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 19, 2020 03:42 UTC