Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked the fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 181 at 9:10am this morning (January 31, 2025).

Today's air was classified as 'unhealthy', referring to a health threat, according to the AQI index.

However, a very unhealthy air quality prevailed in the densely polluted city over the past few days.

When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered 'moderate', usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, between 101 and 150, air quality is considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups', between 150 and 200 is 'unhealthy', between 201 and 300 is said to be...