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Dhaka's trees turn grey amid rising pollution

Dhaka's air pollution levels are higher this year than in previous years. With the onset of winter, dust and debris have increased, turning the once-green roadside trees grey.

The dust on Dhaka's streets has become so intense that the leaves of every tree on the roadside have turned grey. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The dust on Dhaka's streets has become so intense that the leaves of every tree on the roadside have turned grey. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The dust on Dhaka's streets has become so intense that the leaves of every tree on the roadside have turned grey. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The dust on Dhaka's streets has become so intense that the leaves of every tree on the roadside have turned grey. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
This winter, the dust and debris in Dhaka have turned the once-green leaves of roadside trees a dull grey. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
This winter, the dust and debris in Dhaka have turned the once-green leaves of roadside trees a dull grey. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Dhaka, the trees along the roads no longer appear green from a distance. The dust has turned the green leaves grey. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Dhaka, the trees along the roads no longer appear green from a distance. The dust has turned the green leaves grey. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Dhaka, the trees along the roads no longer appear green from a distance. The dust has turned the green leaves grey. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
In Dhaka, the trees along the roads no longer appear green from a distance. The dust has turned the green leaves grey. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A closer look at the trees along the road reveals a thick layer of dust covering their leaves. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A closer look at the trees along the road reveals a thick layer of dust covering their leaves. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A closer look at the trees along the road reveals a thick layer of dust covering their leaves. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A closer look at the trees along the road reveals a thick layer of dust covering their leaves. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Every tree along Dhaka's roads have leaves covered with a layer of dust. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Every tree along Dhaka's roads have leaves covered with a layer of dust. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Every tree along Dhaka's roads have leaves covered with a layer of dust. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Every tree along Dhaka's roads have leaves covered with a layer of dust. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The dust on Dhaka's streets has become so intense that the leaves of every tree on the roadside have turned grey. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
The dust on Dhaka's streets has become so intense that the leaves of every tree on the roadside have turned grey. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 05 Jan 2025, 12:43 AM

Updated : 24 Aug 2026, 03:59 PM

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