Air Pollution in Bangladesh

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Environment

Construction contributes 30% of Dhaka's air pollution: report

Dhaka has consistently ranked in the top five cities with the worst air pollution worldwide

Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

Dhaka’s air pollution is worsening children’s mental health

A man walks along a dusty road in Gabtoli, Dhaka. This road becomes even dustier in the winter months, causing residents of the area to suffer from air pollution-related diseases. The photo was taken on 21 October. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Environment

Dust in the wind: Dhaka dwellers choke as authorities fail to act

Air pollution in Dhaka. Photo: Mumit M
Environment

Dhaka air world's most polluted for second consecutive day

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Bangladesh

Dhaka's air once again world's most polluted this morning

Air pollution in Dhaka. Photo: Mumit M
Environment

Dhaka's air ranks worst in the world for 3rd day in a row

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Environment

Dhaka's air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning

Drive against air pollution: 26 vehicles, 10 companies fined Tk4.45 lakh
Environment

Drive against air pollution: 26 vehicles, 10 companies fined Tk4.45 lakh

Representational image. Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Environment

More than 20% of yearly deaths linked to air pollution: Study

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Health

Air pollution causes 25% of heart disease deaths: cardiologists

Roundtable on air pollution held at Gazipur
Bangladesh

Roundtable on air pollution held at Gazipur

The Kanchpur Bridge is never free of traffic. Emissions from the busy road contribute to air pollution. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Panorama

Where children attend school in masks all year round: Inside Gognogor and Simrail - two most polluted areas of Bangladesh

Representational image. Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Environment

Efforts being made to improve country’s air quality, says minister