tobacco consumption

tobacco consumption

Public health experts have criticised the measures for being focused mainly on revenue collection rather than anti-tobacco health campaigns. Photo: TBS

How far do taxes counter tobacco use in Bangladesh?

Recently, the Bangladesh Economic Association (BEA) proposed a 70% tax on all types of cigarettes and tobacco in the next budget 2024-25

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1.61 lakh die annually from tobacco-related diseases in Bangladesh: Experts

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Tobacco use in public places by passengers, transport workers still high

US to propose rule to limit nicotine levels in cigarettes

US to propose rule to limit nicotine levels in cigarettes

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World No Tobacco Day: Every year more than 8m die from tobacco

Illustration: TBS

Tobacco prices: To hike or not to hike?

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In favour of cannabis if it helps fight other harmful drugs: NBR chairman 

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Proposed budget likely to increase tobacco consumption: Experts

Tobacco lures in smokers despite high duty: Cracks in taxation are to blame

Tobacco lures in smokers despite high duty: Cracks in taxation are to blame

Sketch Art: Kaniz Fatema

Tobacco-free Bangladesh: Why just taxing tobacco won’t do the trick

Azizur Rahman Anik. Illustration: TBS

Product display, retail sticks are increasing tobacco consumption