Dhaka, June 8 -- Though Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has been enjoying vacation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha and witnessing low pressure of vehicles on the streets, it has ranked fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 139 at 10:20am this morning (June 8, 2025).

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

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 30...