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Dust engulfs people

The Dhaka-Sylhet Highway in Narayanganj's Rupganj is engulfed with dust. Pedestrians suffer as dust lingers in the air amid ongoing road extension work and the rush of traffic along the road. They wear masks, or cover their faces with their clothes while traversing the area.

Dusty hassle on Dhaka-Narayanganj highway

The road from Postogola to Narayanganj is filled with thick dust, making it nearly impossible to travel without a mask. Vehicles passing by create a thick, fog-like cloud of dust, obstructing visibility. Even rain turns the area into a muddy mess, deepening the woes.

Heavy traffic and dust pollution in Dhaka

The roads are battered due to the ongoing work of the Dhaka-Ashulia Elevated Expressway. The project began in November 2023 and is ongoing, but the road condition has worsened, with dust and traffic jams persisting all day.

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.

Dust blankets Dhaka roads

The road in Dhaka’s Gabtoli via Mohammadpur always remains blanketed in dust. The area is usually covered with dust while heavy or small vehicles move around. The level of dust is so high in some places that nothing can be seen ahead.

Shyampur blanketed in dust

The road stretching from Dhaka’s Postogola to Narayanganj always remains blanketed in dust. The plying of heavy or light vehicles leaves the entire road filled with dust. The level of dust is so high in some places that nothing can be seen ahead.

Roadwork, construction materials worsen air quality

A dusty road