Tobacco

A roundtable discussion on 'Policy for Progress: Towards Harm Reduction,' organised by Kaler Kantho and Policy Exchange Bangladesh held on 27 May 2024. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Global experts urge Bangladesh to adopt tobacco harm reduction strategies

Speakers emphasised the importance of implementing innovative strategies that will support adult smokers to quit smoking and drive effective and sustainable changes in the public health sector, it...

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Health

Amending Tobacco Act essential to protect public health: Doctors

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Thoughts

Raising tobacco prices crucial for public health and economic growth

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Health

150 doctors call for increasing prices, taxes on tobacco products

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Bangladesh

Heart foundation, doctors platform call for increased tobacco taxes in upcoming budget

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Bangladesh

Tobacco cheaper than essential goods, campaigners demand price hike in budget 

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Europe

UK smoking ban for younger generations passes first parliamentary hurdle

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Bangladesh

Effective taxation of tobacco products needed to increase revenue: Speakers

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Health

Tobacco use and drugs barrier to productive power of youths: Experts

Lancet article spotlights global successes in tobacco harm reduction
Bangladesh

Lancet article spotlights global successes in tobacco harm reduction

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

How far do taxes counter tobacco use in Bangladesh?

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Health

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

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Bangladesh

Bangladesh Economic Association proposes 70% tax on cigarettes, tobacco