Air pollution and life expectancy

#Perspective / Is Dhaka’s air the new silent killer?

One of the most talked-about topics on social media right now is the filthy, hazy, air pollution in Dhaka. With winter officially here, it is no secret that the bustling city's air quality has been "unhealthy," "very unhealthy," and "hazardous" on some days, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI).

Curbing air pollution should be our top priority

It poses the greatest environmental threat to human health

Are we to give up on breathing clean air?

No visible progress in curbing air pollution in Dhaka

Dhaka’s air is getting too toxic for our lungs

Urgent, coordinated measures needed to reduce air pollution

Air pollution is not for only one authority to tackle

Md Ziaul Haque, the director of Air Quality Management at the Department of Environment, talks with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star about the factors behind severe air pollution in the country and why concerted efforts are needed from all ministries and government agencies concerned to fight it.

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

Is Dhaka’s air the new silent killer?

One of the most talked-about topics on social media right now is the filthy, hazy, air pollution in Dhaka. With winter officially here, it is no secret that the bustling city's air quality has been "unhealthy," "very unhealthy," and "hazardous" on some days, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI).

March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024

Curbing air pollution should be our top priority

It poses the greatest environmental threat to human health

February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024

Are we to give up on breathing clean air?

No visible progress in curbing air pollution in Dhaka

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

Dhaka’s air is getting too toxic for our lungs

Urgent, coordinated measures needed to reduce air pollution

September 17, 2023
September 17, 2023

Air pollution is not for only one authority to tackle

Md Ziaul Haque, the director of Air Quality Management at the Department of Environment, talks with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star about the factors behind severe air pollution in the country and why concerted efforts are needed from all ministries and government agencies concerned to fight it.