Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 271 at 9:13am. The city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report, on Thursday. The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. Air Quality: Dhaka ranks 2nd worst on Wednesday morningDhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 15, 2026 06:09 UTC