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Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted  rain  or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes in parts of the country in 24 hours from 9 am on Friday.  “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions and at one or two places overKhulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places,” said a Met office bulletin. Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature  is likely to remain nearly unchanged over the country, it added.

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 10th among the world’s most polluted cities on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 126 at 11:15 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘moderate, indicating generally acceptable but poses a slight risk to a very small number of unusually sensitive people, according to the AQI report. Tashkent in Uzbekistan, Bishkek in Kyrgystan, and Hangzhou in China occupied the first, second, and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 162, 156, and 155 respectively. According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks. The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone. Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.

recast rains or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am on Thursday. “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places, said Met office bulletin. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over thecountry. A trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked 18th among the world’s most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 82 at 08:50 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘moderate, indicating generally acceptable but poses a slight risk to a very small number of unusually sensitive people, according to the AQI report. Delhi in India, Lahore in Pakistan, and Karachi in Pakistan occupied the first, second, and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 203, 160, and 157 respectively. According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks. Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone. Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain and thundershowers at several places in eight divisions of the country, including Dhaka, for 24 hours commencing 9 am on Tuesday. “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Sylhet division and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places,” said a Met office bulletin. Rain or thundershowers likely in parts of Bangladesh: BMD Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. A trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked seventh among the world’s most polluted cities on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 146 at 08:29 am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report. Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, Lahore in Pakistan, Beijing in China occupied the first, second, and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 189, 189, and 182 respectively. According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks. The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone. Dhaka air turns ‘unhealthy’, ranks worst globally Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked first among the world’s most polluted cities on tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 167 at 8:13am. Today, the city’s air was classified as ‘unhealthy’, indicating a serious health threat, according to the AQI report. Incheon in South Korea, Yangon in Myanmar, and Seoul in South Korea occupied the second, third, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 164, 161, and 158 respectively. According to the AQI scale, a reading between 50 and 100 is considered ‘moderate’, with generally acceptable air quality, though sensitive individuals should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks. The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone. Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.

Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked thirteenth among the world’s most polluted cities on Sunday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 115 at 11:10 am. Today's air was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups", referring to a health threat, according to the AQI index. Bishek in Kyrgyzstan, Kathmandu in Nepal, Beijing in China occupied the first, third, and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 197, 166, and 160 respectively. AQI levels of 101–150 are ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, 151–200 is ‘unhealthy’, 201–300 is ‘very unhealthy’, and readings above 301 are considered ‘hazardous’, posing severe health risks. The AQI, which reports daily air quality, informs residents how clean or polluted the air is and highlights potential health effects. In Bangladesh, the AQI is calculated based on five key pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), carbon monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and ozone. Dhaka has long struggled with air pollution. Air quality usually deteriorates in winter and improves during the monsoon season. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that air pollution causes about seven million deaths worldwide each year, primarily from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.  

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast a rise in rainfall in parts of Bangladesh after March 18 which could disrupt travel and outdoor activities during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr. According to the Met office bulletin issued on Saturday, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning are likely at a few places in Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places in Rajshahi , Rangpur , Dhaka , Khulna,  Barishal and Chattogram divisions. Isolated hailstorms may also occur in some areas. The forecast, valid for the next 24 hours from 9 am Saturday. Besides, day and night temperatures across the country may fall slightly. It said a trough of low pressure lies over West Bengal and adjoining areas while the seasonal low remains over the South Bay of Bengal, influencing weather conditions in Bangladesh. The capital Dhaka experienced its first pre-monsoon thunderstorm with hail on Friday evening. Lightning flashes were followed by heavy rain mixed with hail, briefly disrupting movement in several areas. Many shoppers heading out for Eid took shelter under shop verandas and canopies while traffic congestion slowed commuters in parts of the city. Despite the brief disruption, the rainfall brought relief after a hot day, lowering temperatures and offering some comfort to residents. The Met office had earlier indicated that the season’s first pre-monsoon weather system, locally known as “Godhuli,” would become active from Friday night, initially affecting northeastern parts of the country. The government has declared March 18 a public holiday to help ensure smoother travel for people returning to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr. As a result, government officials and employees will enjoy a continuous holiday from March 17 to March 23.

Dhaka has ranked 20th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 101 at 9:22 am this morning. Today's air was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups", referring to a health threat, according to the AQI index. Egypt’s Cairo, Pakistan's Lahore and India's Delhi, occupied the first, second and third spots on the list, with AQI scores of 404, 228 and 192, respectively. When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 50 and 100, air quality is considered "moderate", usually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion, between 101 and 150, air quality is considered "unhealthy for sensitive groups", between 150 and 200 is "unhealthy", between 201 and 300 is said to be "very unhealthy", while a reading of 301+ is considered "hazardous", posing serious health risks to residents. The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them. The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone. Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon. As per World Health Organization, air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, mainly due to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.