Smoking, vaping, HTP, NRT and snus in Bangladesh

The government plans to increase prices of luxury cigarettes to reduce consumption, combating the …

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Bangladesh has enforced a ban on vapes and nicotine pouch imports to prioritize public …

The government has banned the import of e-cigarettes and ENDS products to protect public health due to concerns about their increasing use, particularly among young people. The decision was made by the Council of Advisers in Dhaka to address potential health risks and ensure public safety. Officials highlight the harmful effects of these products, emphasizing the necessity for stricter …

A new ordinance in Bangladesh aims to ban e-cigarettes, vapes, loose cigarettes, bidis, and chewing tobacco. Shopkeepers need licenses to sell tobacco products, with fines up to Tk50,000 for violations. Smoking is prohibited within 100 meters of certain areas. The draft law also includes stricter regulations on tobacco advertising and use in public spaces. Anti-tobacco organizations support the law …