Govt must reduce air pollution, bring order in transport sector
Bangladesh was the world’s second most polluted country in 2024, with average smog levels exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines by more than 15 times, according to data compiled by Swiss air quality monitoring firm IQAir.
Lack of progress under interim government has been frustrating
The government will soon form a task force to tackle air pollution, environment, said Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.
Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters
For public information, air quality data is regularly updated on the Department of Environment's website.
Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on our lives
Shortens lives in Gazipur, Narsingdi by over 6 years
Take action against those responsible for this situation
Dhaka’s air was ranked 5th most polluted among cities around the world this morning, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI)
The importance of government policy, not just individual motivation, for health becomes evident when we consider the behaviours needed for a person to stay healthy.
Jakarta and Chile's Santiago occupied the first and third spots in the list, with AQI scores of 173 and 157, respectively
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 199 at 9:20 am today, Dhaka ranked fifth in the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
Government must take action locally and with regional partners to improve air quality
Air pollution is responsible for about 20 percent of the total premature deaths in Bangladesh, says a World Bank report.
Staying silent against environmental pollution is serving the interests of the elite who are making profits from pollution.
The High Court today wanted to know what steps were being taken to curb air pollution in Dhaka, as the capital has been at or near the top of most polluted cities in the world for the last one week.
Dhaka’s air quality witnessed a marked improvement this morning (July 24, 2022), after remaining “unhealthy” a day before.
Dhaka’s air quality was “good” this morning (July 13, 2022).
