Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- Existence of toxic micro plastic was found in the air of the capital city and it is entering the human body of Dhaka dwellers through their breath, researchers have said.

Physicians fear this toxic air is causing various diseases including cancer, which will not be cured by medicines.

The experts have laid emphasis on controlling its source.

University of Dhaka, the University of Houston in the US and Texas University in a joint study collected samples of air from 13 areas in Dhaka.

The areas are: Cantonment, Mohammadpur, Mirpur-13, Paschim Kazipara, Shantinagar, Arambagh, Dhaka University Curzon Hall and Fazlul Haque Hall, Khilket, Farmgate, Mohakhali, Mughda and Bashabo.

Besides, samples of air were also taken from...