Air Pollution Bangladesh

Trees are Dhaka’s saviours

Things seem dire as people brace for the imminent fight against heat waves and air pollution.

How academics can help combat air pollution

The key is to bridge the gap between intent and action.

Dhaka air world's most polluted today

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning

Checking Unfit, Outdated Vehicles: Govt failure lets air pollution rise

As residents of Dhaka city remain exposed to high levels of air pollution, some government actions are worsening the problem and putting people’s lives at risk.

Dhaka's air world's most polluted this morning

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI of 174 at 9:20am today

Environmental protection laws need stricter enforcement

Bangladesh has a number of environmental laws in place, but enforcement is often weak

If only breathing were optional

I would love to believe that I’m just having a severe reaction to dust, or that it’s all normal seasonal illness, but the evidence suggests otherwise.

Let us live, or we leave

In Dhaka, we do not live; we survive.

Will the new air pollution control rules save us?

While some studies point to brick kiln emissions as the main sources, some point to dust sources, and others to vehicular emissions.

April 13, 2024
April 13, 2024

Trees are Dhaka’s saviours

Things seem dire as people brace for the imminent fight against heat waves and air pollution.

November 6, 2023
November 6, 2023

How academics can help combat air pollution

The key is to bridge the gap between intent and action.

October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023

Dhaka air world's most polluted today

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning

October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023

Checking Unfit, Outdated Vehicles: Govt failure lets air pollution rise

As residents of Dhaka city remain exposed to high levels of air pollution, some government actions are worsening the problem and putting people’s lives at risk.

August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023

Dhaka's air world's most polluted this morning

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI of 174 at 9:20am today

August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023

Environmental protection laws need stricter enforcement

Bangladesh has a number of environmental laws in place, but enforcement is often weak

April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

If only breathing were optional

I would love to believe that I’m just having a severe reaction to dust, or that it’s all normal seasonal illness, but the evidence suggests otherwise.

March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023

Let us live, or we leave

In Dhaka, we do not live; we survive.

February 4, 2023
February 4, 2023

Will the new air pollution control rules save us?

While some studies point to brick kiln emissions as the main sources, some point to dust sources, and others to vehicular emissions.

January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023

Can air pollution affect our mental health?

Recent research has shown that air pollution and depression share a strong link.