Tobacco

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus of the Bangladesh interim government. Sketch: TBS
Bangladesh

CA for making youth aware of tobacco's harmful effects

More than one lakh people die every year worldwide from various complex and fatal diseases including heart disease, cancer, stroke, respiratory diseases, asthma, diabetes and others due to tobacco...

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Health

Health Reform Commission to submit report after reviewing proposed tobacco law amendments

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Bangladesh

Tobacco's grip: 442 daily deaths hinder SDG progress, experts demand stronger laws

Studies show that a 10% increase in price reduces tobacco use by 4% to 6% on average. Photo: Reuters
Thoughts

Raising tobacco taxes: The push must be stronger

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Bangladesh

PROGGA, ATMA urge govt to cut cigarette price tiers to 3 in upcoming budget

A training programme for doctors organised by Bangladesh Blind Mission (BBM), an NGO working on health and disability issues, was held recently in Bogura. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Combat tobacco for the sake of economic protection: Speakers

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Events

Experts call for stricter tobacco laws to combat preventable deaths

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NBR

NBR to form committees to curb illegal tobacco trade, boost VAT collection

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter speaks at a seminar in Dhaka on 21 January 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Taxes not sole solution to curb tobacco consumption: Adviser Farida

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Bangladesh

Teachers' Forum urges swift amendments to Tobacco Control Act for youth's health

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Health

Call for higher tobacco taxes to improve public health

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Health

Young doctors demand immediate amendment to tobacco control law to protect public health

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Bangladesh

Doctors advocate for stricter tobacco control to combat non-communicable diseases