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Dhaka fourth among world's most polluted cities

Published : Friday, 13 November, 2026 at 8:38 AM

Observer Online Report

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Dhaka has ranked fourth among the world's most polluted cities, with India's Delhi topping the list with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 342.

Dhaka recorded an AQI score of 173 on Friday morning, indicating 'unhealthy' air quality.

According to Swiss-based air quality monitoring organisation IQAir, the ranking was published at 8:30 AM on Friday, March 13.

Pakistan's Lahore ranked second with an AQI score of 197, followed by Kolkata, the capital of India's West Bengal state, with 192. The Philippines' capital Manila ranked fifth with a score of 171.

IQAir provides real-time air quality data for cities around the world. According to its standards, an AQI score of 0-50 indicates good air quality, while 51-100 is considered moderate.

Scores between 101 and 150 are considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, while 151-200 indicate unhealthy air quality. A score of 201-300 is classified as very unhealthy, and readings above 300 are considered hazardous.

-AJM

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