Tobacco

Tobacco

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Health bodies urge swift amendment of tobacco control act to prevent premature deaths

The statement underscores the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, which account for 71% of all deaths in Bangladesh.

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Bangladesh is leading South-East Asia's fight against tobacco: WHO

A torn cigarette. Illustration: TBS

Tobacco a major barrier to Bangladesh's SDGs, NCD death reduction target: Experts

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

Health reporters reject tobacco industry input on law amendment

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

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

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

A torn cigarette. Illustration: TBS

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

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

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

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

CA for making youth aware of tobacco's harmful effects

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

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Tobacco's grip: 442 daily deaths hinder SDG progress, experts demand stronger laws

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Raising tobacco taxes: The push must be stronger