*Dhaka's Air Pollution Again Raises Concern Today - Tuesday, 10 November 2026*

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10 November 2026

Since this morning, a light layer of smog and fog has been seen over the sky of Dhaka. The distant buildings look a bit hazy. This is not just fog, it is a sign of air pollution. Even before winter has fully arrived, the air quality of the capital is again going in a bad direction.

This morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Dhaka was 118. This level is called unhealthy for sensitive groups. That means, for those who have breathing problems, allergies, asthma or heart problems, today's air is not good at all. Even healthy people may face throat irritation, eye burning and headache if they stay outside for a long time.

The most harmful element in Dhaka's air today is PM 2.5. These particles are so small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye. But they can easily enter deep inside the lungs with breathing and can even mix with the blood from there. Because of this, staying in this air for a long time can increase the risk of lung disease, cancer and even heart attack.

Experts say, the main reasons for air pollution in Dhaka are dust from construction work, smoke from brick kilns, black smoke from vehicles and digging of roads. In winter, the air becomes heavy, so dust and smoke cannot rise up, they stay down. Because of this, from November to February, the air of Dhaka remains the worst. This morning also the wind speed was only 5 kilometers per hour, so the polluted air could not move away.

*What to do today?*

Those who have breathing problems must wear a mask if they go outside today. If you have a habit of going out for a morning walk, today go out a little later, when the sun rises and the fog starts to clear. Children and elderly people should not be allowed to play or work in open places for a long time today.

After returning home, wash your hands and face well, you can gargle with warm water. It is better to keep the windows of the house closed in the morning, you can open them for a while at noon when the sun rises. Those who have an air purifier at home can keep it on.

To survive air pollution, it is not enough to be aware only by yourself. Not emitting unnecessary smoke from vehicles, sprinkling water during construction work, and not burning garbage - even if these small works are done, the air of Dhaka will be much better.