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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

Increasing tobacco taxes is a globally recognised and effective strategy for strengthening tobacco control. However, Bangladesh’s tobacco tax system has several limitations

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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

A seminar titled “Effective Taxation on Cigarettes” organised by private research organisation Unnayan Shamannay at the Bishwa Sahitya Kendra held on 26 Sep. Photo: TBS

Health

Effective cigarette taxation needed to reduce smoking: Experts

Speakers and participants at a meeting of Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) members held at the BMA Bhaban in Dhaka on Tuesday. Photo: Courtesy

Health

No alternative to strong law, tax measures to curb tobacco use: Experts

Health

Women, children's exposure to second-hand smoke raises health risks