Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 22nd on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 119 at 9:50am on Monday. Dhaka’s air was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups" referring to a health threat, according to the AQI index. The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 29, 2025 06:39 UTC