Bangladesh Rural Development Board Declared Tobacco-Free to Protect Public Health
To protect public health and safeguard non-smokers from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, all 566 offices of the Bangladesh Rural Development Board (BRDB), including its headquarters, have been declared completely tobacco-free areas in accordance with government directives.The declaration was made by BRDB Director General (Additional Secretary) A.K.M. Tarek at a discussion meeting titled “Declaration of All Bangladesh Rural Development Board Offices as Tobacco-Free”, held on Monday, 24 August 2026, at the conference room of the BRDB headquarters.Speaking as the chief guest, he said that the harmful effects of smoking are not limited to smokers; non-smokers are also exposed to serious health risks. On the other hand, smokeless tobacco products can cause various serious diseas...