Dhaka, Nov. 10 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked third on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 262 at 9:30 am this morning (November 10, 2025).

Today Dhaka's air was classified as 'very unhealthy' referring to an alarming health threat, according to the AQI index.

Though the capital had experienced 'unhealthy for sensitive groups or unhealthy' air quality for the past few days, for the second consecutive day on Monday it continued 'very unhealthy,' rising concerned over public health.

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 ...