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5 Of Top 10 Causes Of Death In Dhaka, Bangladesh Directly Connected To Air Pollution
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Bangladesh, one of the most densely-populated countries in the world, has been struggling with air pollution for a long time while Dhaka has continued to rank among the most polluted cities.
Brick kilns, vehicles run by fuels with higher level sulphur, as well as construction works have been identified as major sources of air pollution.
The air quality further declines during the dry months – from October to April – but improves in the monsoon.
The situation is very serious, experts say, pointing out that five of the top 10 causes of deaths in Bangladesh are related to air pollution.
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https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/environment/2018/04/11/dhaka-ranked-worlds-polluted-city/
