Healthcare

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 to...

 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 among the countries with the highest level of TI interference. In fact, the country records the highest ...

 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

Dhaka Ahsania Mission Welcomes the Government’s Decision

Dhaka Ahsania Mission Welcomes the Government’s Decision Dhaka Ahsania Mission has extended its sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh for approving the Smoking and Tobacco Produ...

Dec. 25