*📰 Shapla News.com | Air Pollution*
*Dhaka, Sunday, 8 November 2026:*
Dhaka’s air remains unhealthy since this morning. According to international air quality monitoring organization IQAir, Dhaka’s Air Quality Index (AQI) is fluctuating between *166 and 222* today. This falls in the *”Unhealthy” to “Very Unhealthy”* category.
*Main Pollutant:* *PM2.5* — ultra-fine dust particles
The amount of this dust in the air is *23 times higher* than the safe level set by the World Health Organization!
*Worst Areas:*
– Eastern Housing: AQI *226*
– Baridhara Lakeside: *197*
– Gulshan Lake Park: *197*
*Who is Most at Risk:*
Children, elderly people, and patients with asthma and heart disease.
*Doctors Advise:*
1. Must wear a *mask (N95)* when going outside
2. Avoid morning walk / exercise
3. Keep windows closed at home
4. Drink plenty of water
Yesterday, on Saturday, Dhaka was ranked *4th* among the world’s most polluted cities, with a score of 196.
😷 Dhaka’s Air Still Unhealthy Today
> AQI 222 | Very Unhealthy | Don’t go out without a mask
> PM2.5 in the air is 23 times higher than the safe level. Keep children and elderly people indoors.
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