Tobacco

Speakers and journalists pose for a photo at a workshop in Dhaka on Wednesday. Photo: Courtesy
Health

Health reporters reject tobacco industry input on law amendment

Leaders of the forum said that any industry involvement in drafting public health laws undermines the spirit of tobacco control and risks delaying essential reforms

NBR Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan addressing a seminar, titled "Activities Taken in the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Regarding Income Tax, VAT, and Customs", at the NBR headquarters at Agargaon today, 4 August, 2025. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Rising influx of illegal cigarettes curbed tobacco sector revenue in FY25: NBR chairman

Experts at an anti-tobacco press conference in the capital on 19 June 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Experts urge merger of low and medium cigarette tiers to curb tobacco use, boost revenue

A torn cigarette. Illustration: TBS
Bangladesh

FY26: Unchanged tobacco tax in proposed budget may cost government Tk20,000cr, say experts

The majority of the cigarette market is occupied by low and medium tiers. Photo: TBS
Thoughts

Budget 2025-26: Tobacco tax can address revenue shortfall

Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum today (31 May) spoke at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital. Photo: PID
Bangladesh

Health adviser stresses need for tobacco-free nation to curb disease

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

CA for making youth aware of tobacco's harmful effects

Photo: UNB
Health

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

Photo: Courtesy
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

Photo: Reuters
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

A torn cigarette. Illustration: TBS
Events

Experts call for stricter tobacco laws to combat preventable deaths