Residents of the capital grapple with severe air pollution throughout the year, a burden that intensifies severalfold during the dry season. On Tuesday, Dhaka once again topped the list of the world’s most polluted cities. According to the latest data from global air-quality monitor IQAir, the city’s score reached 250 at 9am -- a level classified as “very unhealthy”. As dust pollution spirals, respiratory and other illnesses are on the rise. Health experts advise wearing masks when venturing outdoors.
