By Maksuda Lisa (Dhaka Bureau), Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, has plunged into a severe smog and dust-laden condition, ranking second globally with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 179, categorized as ‘Unhealthy.’ As the winter chill begins to approach, the departure of the monsoon and the onset of dry weather have accelerated the accumulation of suspended fine particulate matter and hazardous pollutants in the air. According to real-time…
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