Dhaka, June 27 -- Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, recorded a moderate Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 66 at 9:16am on Thursday, ranking 38th among cities with the worst air quality-better than Kuwait City (ranking 37th).
Dhaka's air was classified as 'moderate,' referring to a light health threat, according to the AQI index. Such air quality continued for a fourth consecutive day on Thursday.
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 ...