On the real-time rankings, Dhaka showed an average AQI score of 154 at 10:09am on Monday, according to AirVisual, which monitors global air quality. Dhaka's air quality was classified as "unhealthy." Residential areas like Gulshan 2, and Bashundhara showed AQI scores of 159, and 166 respectively. The Department of Environment has also set national ambient air quality standards for these pollutants. Air quality further declines during the dry months -- from October to April -- but improves during the monsoon.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 23, 2020 04:41 UTC