Tobacco

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

During the event, speakers criticised the proposed budget for failing to adopt necessary reforms in tobacco taxation, especially the merging of the two lowest cigarette tiers, a step they say is...

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

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Health

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

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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

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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

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NBR

NBR to form committees to curb illegal tobacco trade, boost VAT collection

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter speaks at a seminar in Dhaka on 21 January 2025. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Taxes not sole solution to curb tobacco consumption: Adviser Farida