Dhaka has been ranked as the world’s most polluted city, surpassing Beijing, which holds the second spot. According to data from the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 8:48 AM on Wednesday, Dhaka recorded an AQI score of 171, indicating unhealthy air quality. Beijing follows in second place, while Kampala, Uganda, ranks third. AQI scores between 0-50 are considered good, 51-100 moderate, 101-150 unhealthy for sensitive groups, and 151-200 outright unhealthy. Dhaka’s air quality falls into the unhealthy category, posing severe health risks to residents.