Tobacco

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

The current tax structure has been encouraging tobacco use 

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Health

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

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Bangladesh

Finalise tobacco control law immediately: Campaigners to govt

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Budget

Proposed tax increase for cigarettes not enough: Anti-tobacco orgs

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By The Numbers

World's largest tobacco producers 2022

An area clear-felled for tobacco cultivation on the bank of the river Sangu in Bandarban. The chemicals used in tobacco farming also pollute the creeks – the main source of drinking water for hill communities. Photo: Syed Zakir Hussain
Panorama

How tobacco farming is speeding up deforestation in the hills

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

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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