Dhaka, the crowded capital of Bangladesh, ranked seventh for the worst air quality with an AQI score of 189 at 9 am on Wednesday (Dec 25) making the air unhealthy.

Baghdad, Delhi, and Lahore topped the list with AQI scores of 272, 265, and 244, respectively. 

An AQI between 151 and 200 is deemed unhealthy, while higher levels pose severe health risks. 

Dhaka's air quality often worsens in winter and improves during the monsoon. 

According to the World Health Organization, air pollution contributes to an estimated seven million deaths annually worldwide.

BDST: 1110 HRS, DEC 25, 2023
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