Bangladesh

Bangladeshi e-cigarette importers urge Dr. Muhammad Yunus to reconsider the government's ban on e-cigarette imports.

BATBC plans to invest 2.838 billion Taka to boost cigarette production capacity, satisfying growing demand, Financial Express reported.

Bangladesh bans the import of e-cigarettes and ENDS as a measure to protect public health and future generations.

BAT Bangladesh and Japan Tobacco International (JTI) have submitted formal objections to advisors in the Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Finance, opposing Bangladesh’s tobacco control law amendment, claiming the revisions could result in government revenue losses.

Bangladesh interim government plans to implement strict tobacco regulations, banning e-cigarettes, bidis, and zarda. Proposed law faces tobacco industry backlash.

Bangladeshi bidi workers demand better working conditions in public meeting organized by Bidi Sisters Association, highlighting seven key requests.

Anti-tobacco groups are urging Bangladesh to raise cigarette prices in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, despite stable prices in recent years.

British American Tobacco (BAT) in Bangladesh sees significant sales and profit decline due to reduced tobacco exports and domestic sales.