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Bangladesh Temporarily Bans Import of E-Cigarettes and ENDS Devices

Dec.13.2024
Bangladesh Temporarily Bans Import of E-Cigarettes and ENDS Devices
Bangladesh bans the import of e-cigarettes and ENDS as a measure to protect public health and future generations.

According to a report from Prothomalo on December 12th, the temporary government of Bangladesh has decided to add e-cigarettes and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) to the list of banned imported items.


This decision was made at the advisory committee meeting on the 12th, chaired by Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The policy change, led by the Ministry of Health, aims to ban the import of e-cigarettes.


The Ministry of Health pointed out that the ban is aimed at protecting public health and preventing harm from e-cigarette products for future generations.


References:
[1] আমদানিনিষিদ্ধ পণ্যের তালিকায় অন্তর্ভুক্ত হবে ই-সিগারেট
Also Read:
[1] Bangladesh plans tough tobacco control law, but tobacco giants resist
[2] Bangladesh tobacco law amendment stirs debate as BAT lodges formal objections
[3] Bangladesh Health Minister: Strengthening Tobacco Control Law to Reduce Smoking-Related Deaths
[4] Bangladesh Urged to Ban E-Cigarettes Amid Health Concerns
[5] Ban on Production, Import, Marketing, Sale, and Use of E-cigarettes in Bangladesh
[6] Stricter Laws and Bans: Key to Preventing Widespread Tobacco Use in Bangladesh
[7] Ban on E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches in Bangladesh
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