Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, recorded the worst air quality in the world on Wednesday morning, with an AQI score of 241 at 9 AM, categorizing its air as "very unhealthy." 

This level of pollution poses a serious health risk to residents, according to AQI standards.

Other highly polluted cities included Lahore (211), Delhi (190), and Kathmandu (181). 

Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution, particularly in winter, with air quality improving during the monsoon.

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that air pollution is a major global health crisis, causing millions of deaths annually due to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

BDST: 1017 HRS, FEB 19, 2025
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