Young Doctors Demand Approval of Tobacco Control Ordinance
Young doctors across Bangladesh have called for the approval of the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 in the upcoming session of the National Parliament and for the imposition of effective taxes on all tobacco products in the FY 2026–27 national budget, aiming to build a tobacco-free Bangladesh.The demand was raised on Saturday at a workshop titled “Engaging Young Physician to advocate for stronger tobacco control Policies (TC Law in 2026 and Tobacco Tax Measures in Fiscal year 2026-27)”, held at the auditorium of the National Heart Foundation Hospital and Research Institute. Young doctors from different medical colleges across the country participated in the event.The workshop began with a welcome address delivered by Professor Khandoker Abdul Awal Riz...