Gazipur has ranked as one of the most polluted districts with the lowest air quality in Bangladesh, according to a recent study published by the Centre for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS).
CAPS Director Professor Ahmed Kamruzzaman Majumder revealed the study findings during a press conference at the National press club on Thursday.
The concentration of Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in Gazipur has recorded 263.51 micrograms, which is the highest level of PM2.5 recorded in Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, Dhaka ranked second polluted district with 252.93 micrograms PM2.5 concentration, followed by Narayanganj ranked third highest polluted district with 222.45 microgram PM2.5.
Clean air has been detected in 10 districts. 0-56 micrograms is considered as healthy air quality according to the Bangladesh standard.
In terms of good air quality, the cleanest air has been detected in Madaripur district with 49.08 micrograms PM2.5 concentration, where Patuakhali and Meherpur scored second and third with 51.42 and 53.37 microgram PM2.5 respectively.
