Mar 28, 2024 · The Bangladesh Country Environmental Analysis (CEA) finds air pollution, unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene, and lead exposure cause over 272,000 premature deaths and 5.2 billion days of illness annually.

Jun 25, 2024 · Bangladesh is grappling with a severe air quality crisis. Recent reports highlight pollution’s impact on the nation’s health, economy, and environment. Bangladesh urgently needs to balance growth, sustainability, and energy access to enhance the well-being of its population.

Mar 28, 2023 · Air pollution is responsible for about 20 percent of the total premature deaths in Bangladesh. A new World Bank report shows that there are economically feasible, cost-effective solutions to achieve clean air in the region, but this requires countries to …

Dec 27, 2023 · Dhaka briefly emerged as the world’s most polluted city on Wednesday, with a “hazardous” index level of 325, according to Swiss climate monitor IQAir. By midday, however, conditions improved...

Dec 3, 2022 · Exposure to high level of air pollution in Bangladesh significantly raises the risks of breathing difficulties, cough, lower respiratory tract infections, as well as depression and other health conditions, according to a new World Bank report.

Because of high population density, rapid urbanization, and industrial expansion, pollution of water bodies in Bangladesh's largest city, Dhaka, is widespread. Untreated domestic sewage and industrial effluent are illegally discharged into rivers and canals.

Jan 18, 2025 · Studies estimate that air pollution contributes to over 200,000 deaths annually in Bangladesh (World Bank). PM 2.5 is a known trigger for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and lung cancer.

Mar 11, 2025 · The 2024 World Air Quality Report, released on Tuesday, revealed that Bangladesh recorded the world's second-highest air pollution levels in 2024, with average smog concentrations exceeding World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines by more than 15 times.

Aug 28, 2023 · Bangladesh is the world’s most polluted country. Fine particulate air pollution (PM 2.5) shortens the average Bangladeshi resident’s life expectancy by 6.8 years, relative to what it would be if the World Health Organization (WHO) guideline of 5 µg/m³ was met. [1]

Nov 28, 2024 · The reasons behind the surge of air pollution in Bangladesh include emissions from vehicles, industries, construction projects, brick kilns, and coal-fired power plants. Additionally, road dust, waste burning, and biomass burning contribute to poor air …