Tobacco Control Law Bangladesh Archives

Young doctors have called for the swift amendment of the tobacco control law to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease and cancer, and to protect children from tobacco-related risks. They stated that the current law is not aligned with the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), and that failure to amend it will hinder public health protection and progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The demand was made today (October 22) at a seminar titled “Need to Amend the Tobacco Control Law for NCD Prevention and Youth Protection: The Role of Young Physicians” organized by the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh at the CIRDAP Auditorium in Dhaka. Dr. Farzana Rahman Munmun, Joint General Secretary of the P...

Dhaka, October 10, 2025 — Cyclists and public health activists have united to demand a stronger Tobacco Control Law in Bangladesh, urging the government to take immediate action against tobacco companies that are aggressively targeting the country’s youth through deceptive marketing tactics. The call came during a cycle rally titled “Youth for Health: Time to Strengthen Tobacco Control Law”, organized by Madak Darbo O Nesha Nirodh Sangstha (MANAS) on Manik Mia Avenue, Dhaka. The event aimed to raise public awareness about the growing threat of tobacco addiction and its devastating impact on health, youth, and the national economy. Tobacco Companies Accused of Targeting Youth Speakers at the rally alleged that multinational tobacco companies are violating Bangladesh’s Tobacco Control L...

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Young Doctors Urge Swift Amendment to TC Law to Curb Non-communicable Diseases and Safeguard Youth

Cyclists Call for Stronger Tobacco Control Law to Protect Youth from Addiction