Bangladesh

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.

378 million adults in Bangladesh regularly use various smokeless tobacco products, leading to around 161,000 deaths annually.

Bangladesh Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen warns without stronger tobacco control laws, tobacco-related deaths and diseases cannot be reduced.

BEA proposes 70% tax on all types of cigarettes and tobacco in Bangladesh's next budget, aiming to reduce smoking rates.

15 anti-smoking organizations have called on candidates in Bangladesh's 12th parliamentary election to avoid distributing and using tobacco products.

Former government officials in Bangladesh are urging the country to pass a law prohibiting e-cigarettes, citing harmful effects on public health.