Dhaka: The air quality in Dhaka remained moderate on Friday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 95 at 9:10 am. With this score, the capital ranked 16th among the world’s most polluted cities.

According to United News of Bangladesh, Uganda’s Kampala, Bahrain’s Manama, and Qatar’s Doha occupied the top three spots on the list, with AQI scores of 179, 153, and 148, respectively. An AQI score between 50 and 100 is considered “moderate,” indicating acceptable air quality, while a score between 101 and 150 is considered “unhealthy for sensitive groups.” A score between 151 and 200 is classified as “unhealthy.”

AQI readings between 201 and 300 are termed “very unhealthy,” and anything above 301 is considered “hazardous,” posing serious health risks. The AQI is a daily indicator of air quality, reflecting how clean or polluted the air is and the potential health effects people may experience.

In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five major pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nit
rogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, and ozone.