The authorities concerned of the Department of Environment and the Dhaka City Corporations are unconcerned over the worsening trend of the country’s air pollution as their children reside abroad, the High Court (HC) said in an observation on Monday. A HC bench led by Justice KM Kamrul Quader expressed concern, taking
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S. Asian nationals to lose 5 years off their lives for air Pollution : Report
Particulate air pollution remains the greatest external risk to human health, but most of its impact on global life expectancy is concentrated in just six countries, with Bangladesh being one of the most polluted in the world. As global pollution edged upward in 2021, so did its burden on human health,
Air pollution causes for 20pc deaths in country: WB
A new World Bank (WB) report shows that air pollution is responsible for about 20% of the total premature deaths in Bangladesh. In South Asia, it causes an estimated two million premature deaths each year and incurs significant economic costs. The report titled "Striving for Clean Air: Air Pollution and Public Health
Khulna city grapples with polluted air COPD, asthma patients on the rise
Dhaka has long been grappling with severe air pollution. Air quality in some other major cities in Bangladesh including Khulna continues to deteriorate, posing serious health risks to the residents. It's been a year since World Health Organization launched a project to transform Khulna into a healthier city. Besides, Khulna City
WB report warns Bangladesh against air pollution
A World Bank report launched on Sunday recommended immediate actions, including improving public health services and response mechanisms, improving air pollution data monitoring systems to reduce air pollution impacts on health.The report 'Breathing Heavy: New Evidence on Air Pollution and Health in Bangladesh' assessed the impacts of outdoor air pollution
Drizzle fails to clean Dhaka’s air
Dhaka's air quality continued to remain 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' on Tuesday despite intermittent late monsoon drizzle a day before. With an air quality index (AQI) score of 132 at 9am, the metropolis ranked 9th in the list of world cities with the worst air quality. The United Arab Emirates' Dubai, Pakistan's
Air pollution kills millions every year
World’s worst air pollution slashes 7 years off life expectancy in Bangladesh
Dhaka world’s third-most polluted city
Winter is here, so is the pollution. In fact, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh is the world's third-most polluted city. On Wednesday, the capital's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 282 at 11.32 am. India's Delhi and Pakistan's Lahore occupied the top two spots with AQI scores of 406 and
Dhaka is world’s third-most polluted city
Air pollution continues to be one of the top most challenges for Bangladesh -- its capital has been ranked the third-most polluted city in the world. The capital's air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 182 around 11am. The air was classified as 'unhealthy'. Pakistan's Lahore and India's Delhi occupied the first