Dhaka ranked 2nd among cities with worst air quality on Sunday morning as it had an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 263 at 8:19am. The air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’.
Talking to UNB, Environment Minister Md Shahab Uddin has admitted that the air pollution in the capital reached an intolerable level and said the government has taken various measures to check it and protect the environment.
A UNB photojournalist captured the plight of city dwellers caused by the acute air pollution on Sunday.
Two students are seen using their handkerchiefs while going to school by a rickshaw in Banasree area.
Work on dredging the Rampura Canal is underway. But, the dredged materials are being dumped on the road at Banasree making it a nightmare for commuters.
A school-going girl, being carried out by her brother, is seen desperately trying to avoid inhaling dusty air covering her mouth with one of her hands in the city’s Rampura area.
A motorcyclist is moving on through flying dust in Rampura area.
When there’s no mask with you, then your hands are the only means to save your lungs! A young man covered his nose and mouth with a hand to avoid inhaling toxic air in Banasree area.