Dhaka topped the list of cities with the worst air quality again for the second consecutive day in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Thursday. Experts say countless people are suffering from cold, fever, sore throat, headache, etc as they inhale this harmful air day after day. Even unborn children are not spared from the toxicity of Dhaka air. Deaths caused by respiratory diseases increaseNumber of deaths due to various respiratory diseases has also increased compared to half a decade ago. Dr Ayesha Akter, assistant director of the DGHS Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room, told Dhaka Tribune that people should take precautions before going out.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 06, 2020 17:26 UTC