Publications by authors named "R-Rafiul Rahman"
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- This study analyzed the presence and impact of microplastics (MPs) in seven fish species from Dhaka's fish markets, revealing that the kidneys accumulated the highest levels of MPs, especially in Glossogobius giuris due to its feeding habits.
- Fish from Uttara showed a greater concentration of MPs compared to those from Jatrabari, with fiber-shaped MPs being the most common form found.
- An experiment demonstrated that larger PVC microplastics negatively affected fish growth and caused more significant physical deformities, while also confirming that larger MPs were more likely to bioaccumulate in the fish compared to smaller ones.
Bangladesh is one of the most polluted nations in the world, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 161 in 2021; its capital, Dhaka, has the worst air quality of any major city in the world. The present study aims to analyze the spatiotemporal distribution of air quality indicators in the greater Dhaka region, forecast weekly AQI, and assess the performance of a novel particulate matter filtration unit in removing particulate matter. Air quality indicators remained highest during the dry season with an average of 128.
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