Dhaka, Nov 04 – Bangladesh’s capital was ranked fourth-worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning. The city’s air was classified as unhealthy at 9:50 am as it had a score of 169.
Category: Air
Air pollution: Liton wears mask during practice in Delhi
Bangladesh top-order batsman Liton Das was seen wearing a mask during the practice session of touring Bangladesh national cricket team at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday.
Indian capital’s air quality falls to “severe” category
New Delhi, Oct 28 (Xinhua/UNB) — The air quality in the Indian capital plummeted to “severe” category on Monday morning, post the festival of lights “Deepawali” when people indulged in bursting firecrackers.
Dhaka’s air quality improves after rains
Dhaka, Oct 26 (UNB) – The air quality of Bangladesh’s capital improved significantly on Friday morning after two days of rain.
Air pollutants tinkering with Guwahati’s acidic rainwater
by Sahana Ghosh on 22 October 2019 • A study suggests that a cocktail of natural and man-made pollutants wafting in the air is tinkering with the rainwater quality in Guwahati, northeast India’s largest metropolis, in the state of Assam.
Dhaka ranks third worst in Air Quality Index
Dhaka, Oct 14 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s capital was ranked third worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning.Dhaka had a score of 169 at 8:30am, which means the city’s air quality was classified as unhealthy.
Climate change activist climbs on plane, others stop traffic
London, OC T 11 (AP/UNB) — Protesters in New York City brought traffic to a standstill in the city’s busiest hub and an activist in London climbed atop a plane as climate change demonstrators entered the fourth day of rallies…
Dhaka 2nd worst in Air Quality after being worst for 2 days
Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, has been ranked second worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Tuesday morning.
Dhaka ranks worst in Air Quality Index for two days
Dhaka, Oct 7 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s capital was ranked the worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday morning for the second consecutive day.
2 pilots among 7 killed in B-17 crash in Connecticut
Windsor Locks, OCT 4 (AP/UNB) — A pilot with more than 7,000 hours of experience flying a B-17 and his co-pilot were among seven people killed when the bomber crashed and burned at a Connecticut airport, officials said Thursday.
Global requests for SSR for airline passengers nearly double
• Little-known SSR code, DPNA 1, can be used to alert airlines when a traveler has an intellectual or developmental disability and needs assistance • Many airlines offer support to meet passengers’ individual needs once alerted via the SSR code…
Dhaka on Saturday ranks 2nd worst in Air Quality Index
Dhaka, Sept 21 (UNB) – Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, was ranked second worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday morning.
Dhaka ranks 2nd worst in Thursday’s Air Quality Index
Dhaka, Sept 19 (UNB) – Bangladesh’s capital city was ranked second worst in the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Thursday morning.
Cleaning Dhaka’s air: Brick kilns blamed for 58pc pollution
Dhaka, Sept 2 (UNB) – The government has taken a series of measures to tackle air pollution in the capital and protect the environment, said Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin. In an interview with UNB, he…
Our poisonous air is harming our children’s brains: HRW
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says almost 700,000 children under five die each year as a result of air pollution. Millions more are being condemned to a life of ill health because of the damage it does to their developing…
MH 17: Charging Individuals based on flawed Investigation
The International Movement for a Just World (JUST) and the Perdana Global Peace Foundation (PGPF) share Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s skepticism about Russia’s culpability in the shooting down of MH17 on the 17th of July 2014. The Dutch-led…
Saudi airline changes flight routes to avoid Iran’s airspace
Riyadh, Jun 23 (AP/UNB) — Saudi Arabia’s state airline Saudia says it is rerouting flight paths to some Asian destinations in order to avoid Iranian airspace amid heightened tensions in the Persian Gulf. The statement Saturday evening follows the U.S.…
Air pollution, biggest environmental threat to human health
By Emily Thampoe UN, Jun 17 2019 (IPS) – In a world that is becoming more and more industrial by the day, air pollution appears to be on the rise. While there have been efforts in major cities to combat…
What to expect from the Bonn climate talks this month
Bonn, 17 June, 2019 (Meena Raman) – As students, youth and environmental activists around the world staged recent protests and continue to do so demanding for urgent and greater climate action on the part of governments in combatting climate change,…
Standing up for the clean air we deserve!
By Mahamadou Tounkara Jun 5 2019 – (GGGI) – Air pollution has become the number one environmental problem affecting people’s health, impacting 300 million children worldwide and contributing to the premature death of 600 thousand children every year. Indoor air…
A premature death every five seconds for air pollution: UN
Dhaka, June 3 (UNB) – Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment David Boyd on Monday urged governments to take bold action to beat air pollution, improve health, address climate change and fulfill their human rights obligations. “Air pollution…
Bangladesh Biman flight makes emergency landing in Dhaka
Dhaka, June 3 (UNB)-A domestic flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines made an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport here on Monday morning. General Manager (PR) of Biman Shakil Meraj told UNB that the domestic flight of Biman BG-1433 made…
Bangladesh Biman suspends 3 flights for aircraft shortage
Dhaka, May 10 (UNB)– The shortage of aircrafts has forced Biman Bangladesh Airlines to suspended three flights on domestic routes until Monday. One flight on Saidpur, and two on Sylhet routes will remain suspend for now, said Shakil Meraj, Biman’s…
30 injured as Biman aircraft skids off runway in Yangon
Dhaka, May 8 (UNB) – A Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Dhaka to Yangon skidded off the runway while landing at Yangon Airport in Myanmar on Wednesday evening due to inclement weather, leaving around 30 people injured. “Unfortunately, a Biman…
HC notice to combat air pollution by 2 City Corpns of Dhaka
Dhaka, May 5- The High Court yesterday summoned the chief executive officers of two Dhaka City Corporations to explain their positions over their reports submitted before the court relating to prevent air pollution in the capital. The HC bench comprising…
India’s Jet Airways suspending operations, no money to fly
New Delhi, Apr 18 (AP/UNB) — Jet Airways, once India’s largest airline, announced on Wednesday that it is suspending all operations after failing to raise enough money to run its services. The company said it has been informed by its…
Rainfall sharply improves Dhaka’s air quality
Dhaka, Apr 9 (UNB) –Violent storms hit capital Dhaka on Tuesday evening helping its air quality to post a marked improvement. Dhaka climbed down to 22nd position in the Air Quality Index (AQI) as it had a score of 82…
Paris, Milan, C’hagen laud London’s ultra-low emission zone
Mayor of Paris and Chair of C40 Cities, Anne Hidalgo. “Bravo Sadiq Khan, for implementing one of the largest and most comprehensive Low Emission Zones of any city in the world. The ULEZ will undoubtedly bring long-lasting benefits to London,…
Bangladesh airliner makes emergency landing in Chittagong
Dhaka, Apr 8 (UNB) – A Dhaka-bound flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines from Singapore with 84 passengers on board made an emergency landing at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram on Monday evening following a technical glitch. General Manager (Public…
Boeing cutting production rate of troubled 737 Max jet
Washington, Apr 6 (AP/UNB) -Boeing will cut production of its troubled 737 Max airliner this month, underscoring the growing financial risk it faces the longer that its best-selling plane remains grounded after two deadly crashes. The company said Friday that…