Health experts for quick passage of tobacco law amendments | Others

DHAKA, Sept 21, 2025 (BSS) – Health professionals today demanded immediate passage of the proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Act and called for a boycott of meetings with tobacco companies during the amendment process. At a solidarity event organised by Dhaka Ahsania Mission in front of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, speakers said tobacco use causes over 161,000 premature deaths annually in Bangladesh and is a major driver of non-communicable diseases. Iqbal Masud, Director of Health and WASH Sector of the Mission, said the law must be amended without delay to protect public health and future generations. Dr. Naila Parveen, Assistant Director (Medical Services), highlighted key proposed amendments, including banning smoking zones, tobacco displays, corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and...