Dhaka consistently ranks as the world’s most polluted city, with air quality reaching dangerously unhealthy levels. Experts blame construction dust, waste burning, brick kilns, and outdated vehicles, urging immediate action. WHO reports link air pollution to severe health risks, including heart disease and respiratory issues. The High Court has ordered authorities to take urgent measures. IQAir data shows Dhaka’s AQI scores frequently exceed 300, highlighting the critical need for sustainable solutions and public awareness to combat this crisis.
Professor Ahmad Kamruzzaman Majumdar, Dean of the Environmental Science Faculty at Stamford University Bangladesh, described Dhaka’s air pollution as dangerously unhealthy. He urged authorities to immediately declare a red alert or state of emergency.
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