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Bangladesh must work with neighbours to cut pollution, says World Bank

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Air pollution is causing about 20% of the total number of premature deaths in Bangladesh, a World Bank report says. The report ranked Bangladesh capital Dhaka among the 10 most polluted cities in the world. The concentration of fine particulate matter in some areas of the country's largest city is as much as 20 times higher than WHO standards.

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Bangladesh must work with neighbours to cut pollution, says World Bank

By Ruma Paul DHAKA - Bangladesh needs better coordination with neighbouring South Asian countries in its quest for cleaner air, a World Bank report said on Tuesday. Air pollution, which can comprise a mixture of solid particles, liquid droplets and gases, is causing about 20% of the total number of premature deaths in Bangladesh, the World Bank said in the report. The report ranked

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