Residents of Dhaka have breathed clean air on only nine days in the past 13 months, according to a study by the Centre for Atmospheric Pollution.
Echoing similarity, Dhaka again has been ranked the 2nd worst in Air Quality Index on Tuesday.
Dhaka had a score of 307 as of 1pm, second only to Delhi with a score of 333, with Kabul coming in at number 3 with 264.
When the AQI value is between 201 and 300, city dwellers may begin to experience health effects.
Children, adults, and people with respiratory diseases are advised to avoid outdoor activities while everyone else is suggested to limit outdoor exertion in this situation.
The air quality is categorized as good when the AQI score remains below 50. The air is classified as moderate when the score is 51 to 100. But when the number is between 101 and 150, the air is classified as unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, tells people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for them.
Bangladesh’s overcrowded capital has been grappling with air pollution for a long time. The quality usually improves during monsoon.
16 die from acute respiratory infection across Bangladesh
A total number of 16 people have died due to Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) across Bangladesh.
The deaths occurred from November 1 till December 20, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said in an statement issued on December 21.
According to DGHS data, the death toll due to this infection is on the rise.
In Chittagong, nearly 11 people died from this infection, which is the highest among other districts.
However, Acute Respiratory Infection claimed one life in Dhaka, the press statement mentions.
Other divisions such as Rangpur have two deaths, Rajshahi and Barisal have one deaths each.