Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked eighth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 163 at 9:15am. The capital's air was classified as "unhealthy", according to the AQI index. An AQI score between 50 and 100 is considered "moderate", usually prompting sensitive individuals to limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 03, 2026 04:46 UTC