Recently, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has announced a plan to install air purifiers in 50 spots around the city.
The HC bench of Justice Kazi Zinat Hoque and Justice Aynun Nahar Siddiqua issued the rule after hearing a writ petition
The average concentration of PM2.5 particles -- the most harmful air pollutants -- in Dhaka is about 18 times higher than the global health standard, leaving millions of residents struggling for relief.
Raising awareness among parents is also crucial
Lack of progress under interim government has been frustrating
Dhaka’s toxic air crisis requires urgent action to save lives and secure a healthier future.
Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters
Today's air was classified as "unhealthy", according to the AQI index.
India's Delhi, Pakistan's Lahore and India's Kolkata occupied the first, second and fourth spots in the list
A robust system for monitoring air quality needs to be established nationwide.
How long before the government actually does something to curb air pollution?
Dhaka’s air was ranked 5th most polluted among cities around the world this morning, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI)
Dhaka South City Corporation is cutting trees in the name of infrastructure development and beautification works at Saat Masjid Road in Dhanmondi, amid the existing scarcity of greenery in the capital.
Environmental degradation and climate change impacts create externalities that can be reduced through appropriate pricing mechanisms.
Government must take action locally and with regional partners to improve air quality
Pakistan's Karachi and India's Kolkata occupied the first and third spots in the list, with AQI scores of 188 and 184, respectively
Iraq's Baghdad and Myanmar's Yangon occupied the second and third places with AQI of 238 and 193 respectively
Premature births and babies born with low birth weight is on the rise in Dhaka city due to poor air quality, found a recent study
During the months of winter, our capital repeatedly makes it on the list of world cities with the most polluted air.
