The majority of public buses operating on the streets of Dhaka emit black smoke, even if it's not always visible. Besides, emissions from brick kilns and ineffective dust suppression at the construction sites mean Dhaka’s air quality is among the worst in the world
Air pollution is one of the deadliest environmental concerns for human beings. In 2019, it contributed to 6.7 million deaths worldwide. Worryingly, 20 percent of newborn deaths in the world have been due to air pollution. In the State of Global Air Report 2020, it is ranked fourth among global risk factors for mortality, after high blood pressure, tobacco consumption, and poor