Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has ranked third in the world for the worst air quality, with an AQI of 198 on Sunday morning. 

This places the city in the "unhealthy" category, posing health risks to residents.

This indicates a health risk to residents, according to the AQI index.

Globally, India’s Delhi topped the list with an AQI of 338, followed by Pakistan’s Lahore at 251, and Nepal’s Kathmandu at 188. 

The AQI measures air pollution, with a scale ranging from "moderate" to "hazardous." Dhaka’s air quality is often worse in winter, improving in the monsoon season.

In Bangladesh, AQI is based on pollutants such as particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO₂, CO, SO₂, and ozone. 

Air pollution remains a major public health concern, contributing to millions of deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

BDST: 1250 HRS, FEB 16, 2025
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