Successive governments have failed to treat air pollution as a public health emergency.

Air pollution has become the country's deadliest external health risk.

One of the most talked-about topics on social media right now is the filthy, hazy, air pollution in Dhaka. With winter officially here, it is no secret that the bustling city's air quality has been "unhealthy," "very unhealthy," and "hazardous" on some days, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI).

Urgent, coordinated measures needed to reduce air pollution

A robust system for monitoring air quality needs to be established nationwide.