At 9:20am, Dhaka recorded an air quality index (AQI) score of 257 and classified it as ‘very unhealthy’ as reported by IQAir. According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 29, 2026 06:28 UTC