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
On the banks of the Halda at Uttar Mohra point, within the boundaries of Chattogram city corporation area, a lone brick kiln emits plumes of poisonous smoke.
Seven million people suffer premature deaths due to household and outdoor air pollution every year around the globe, according to the World Health Organization.
Dhaka’s air quality has been ranked as third most polluted in the world according to an air quality data compiled by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for megacities with a population of 14 million or more.
Bangladesh has experienced a sharp increase in air pollution since 2010 as 81 percent population are exposed to household air pollution from solid fuel burning, says a new global study report.
Dhaka city again ranked as one of the most polluted in the world yesterday, according to the air quality index prepared by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
