air pollution
Collective awareness key to prevent air pollution
Air pollution in Dhaka has become like a nuclear bomb. We may not need any nuclear war for our destruction; air pollution itself will destroy us. According to a research report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the number of lung cancer cases among non-smokers is rising due to air pollution.
Toxic air puts Dhaka residents at risk of death
For the past few years, during the dry season, Dhaka has consistently ranked among the top five most polluted cities in the world. Most of the time, it holds the top position.
Take urgent step in ceasing environmental pollution
Since the dawn of civilization, man has shaped the environment around him. Humans, plants and animals thrive in interdependence with the environment. But that environment is now in danger as pollution has impacted the surroundings adversely in Bangladesh. According to a World Bank climate report, Bangladesh is one of the countries most affected by pollution and environmental hazards. Even though such news is not new for us, it is not good for the country.
Is Dhaka being counted as an abandoned city
As per the 2022 census summary, it is known that Dhaka is home to over 1 crore 2 lakh people, while the population of Dhaka Division exceeds 4 crore 42 lakh, which is roughly one-eleventh of the country's total population. The United Nations Habitat report in 2017 mentioned Dhaka as the most densely populated city in the world. On March 2, 2024, the International Air Quality Technology institution, IQAir, ranked the capital city Dhaka at the top of the list of the most polluted cities globally.
Bangladesh 2nd worst in air quality rankings in 2023
Bangladesh has replaced Chad to become the 2nd most smoggy country in the globe, data published on Tuesday showed.
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