Dhaka, June 3 -- Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked first on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 163 at 11:30am this morning (June 3, 2025).

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

However, the moderate air quality prevailed in Dhaka for the past few days under the influence of the deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal.

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 i...