Healthcare

E-cigarettes, emerging tobacco products fully banned in Bangladesh

E-cigarettes, emerging tobacco products fully banned in Bangladesh

E-cigarettes, vapes and other emerging tobacco products have been completely banned in Bangladesh as the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use Control (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 has co...

 Jan. 01
Tk 5,000 fine for selling cigarettes near schools, hospitals

Tk 5,000 fine for selling cigarettes near schools, hospitals

The government has promulgated the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, with provision of maximum fine of Tk 5,000 for selling cigarettes or tobacco products in areas near educational institutions, hospitals and other sensitive areas.The ordin...

 Dec. 31

“Tobacco Industry Interference Index: Bangladesh 2025” study report unveiled

“Tobacco Industry Interference Index: Bangladesh 2025” study report unveiled Bangladesh continues to experience a high level of tobacco industry (TI) interference in its policy arena. The Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2025 ranks Bangladesh amon...

Dec. 30

Tobacco Control Law Amendment a ‘historic step’ for public health: National Heart Foundation

Tobacco Control Law Amendment a ‘historic step’ for public health: National Heart Foundation National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh has welcomed the interim government’s approval of the draft Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, ...

Dec. 27