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A city that holds its breath

A prolonged dry spell has given rise to a shroud of dust in Dhaka. The haze of dust is visible all across the busy streets as poor air quality blights its residents, making everyday life an arduous endeavour.

The dust around Mohammadpur Bus Stand area gives off an appearance of misty surroundings from afar in this photo taken on Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
The dust around Mohammadpur Bus Stand area gives off an appearance of misty surroundings from afar in this photo taken on Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
Breathing has become a challenge, particularly in the vicinity of Mohammadpur Bus Stand area, as pedestrians find themselves grappling with the airborne particles. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
Breathing has become a challenge, particularly in the vicinity of Mohammadpur Bus Stand area, as pedestrians find themselves grappling with the airborne particles. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
Breathing has become a challenge, particularly in the vicinity of Mohammadpur Bus Stand area, as pedestrians find themselves grappling with the airborne particles. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
Breathing has become a challenge, particularly in the vicinity of Mohammadpur Bus Stand area, as pedestrians find themselves grappling with the airborne particles. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
Rickshaw-pullers cover their face to shield themselves from the dust veiling the streets around Mohammadpur Bus Stand area on Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
Rickshaw-pullers cover their face to shield themselves from the dust veiling the streets around Mohammadpur Bus Stand area on Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
Every roll of the wheel of vehicles makes the air of the streets of Mohammadpur Bus Stand area more dusty, making visibility very low in the area. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
Every roll of the wheel of vehicles makes the air of the streets of Mohammadpur Bus Stand area more dusty, making visibility very low in the area. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
Some rickshaw-pullers use no protection against the dust and breathe it in, damaging their lungs around the Mohammadpur Bus Stand area. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
Some rickshaw-pullers use no protection against the dust and breathe it in, damaging their lungs around the Mohammadpur Bus Stand area. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
Many people use masks as precautionary measures against dust engulfing Mohammadpur Bus Stand area. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu
Many people use masks as precautionary measures against dust engulfing Mohammadpur Bus Stand area. Photo: Tawhiduzzaman Tapu

bdnews24.com

Published : 30 Aug 2023, 09:35 PM

Updated : 30 Aug 2023, 09:35 PM

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