Assessing Air Quality in Dhaka City

Mohammad Abdul Motalib, Rodel D. Lasco

Abstract: This study assessed the main factors that affect the citys air pollution levels in Dhaka. Among the variables analyzed, specifically PM10, PM2.5, SOx, NOx, NO2, CO and O3, only PM10 and PM2.5 exceeded the Bangladesh air quality standards and World Health Organization air quality guidelines. Based on the air pollution level of Dhaka City, SO2, NO2, CO2, and O3 are not exited the air quality standards, and only PM10 and PM2.5 are polluted Level.

Keywords: Dhaka City, air quality, air pollution, air quality standard