Bangladesh bans vapes – and cigarette production increases

January 21, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

Bangladesh bans vapes – and cigarette production increases

Bangladesh has enforced a ban on vapes and nicotine pouch imports to prioritize public health, despite protests from vape trade groups. British American Tobacco plans to expand production in the country, aiming to meet growing cigarette demand. The ban has sparked concerns about depriving adult smokers of safer options and its economic impact. Notably, harm reduction strategies involving low-risk tobacco products have proven successful in reducing smoking rates in other countries like Sweden and New Zealand. The ban aligns with the government's efforts to combat high tobacco consumption rates, particularly among men in Bangladesh.


16.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 20.4 million current smokers in Bangladesh 34.10% of men are current smokers but only 0.40% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

Categories:


TOP NEWS by REGION

Sept. 4, 2023, 11:02 p.m. by filtermag.org

Bangladesh Poised to Be the Next Asian Country to Ban Vapes

Regions: Bangladesh Asia

Oct. 14, 2020, 11:51 a.m. by medicalxpress.com

Research pinpoints major drivers of tobacco epidemic among teens in South Asia

Regions: Bangladesh

Nov. 11, 2020, 12:43 p.m. by youtube.com

The Union Director Dr. Gan Quan's Speech to Ban E-Cigarette in Bangladesh at TCRC Seminar

Regions: Bangladesh

Jan. 25, 2021, 11:56 a.m. by dhakatribune.com

Call for amending tobacco control law to ensure public health safety

Regions: Bangladesh

Aug. 16, 2018, 1:28 p.m. by abc.net.au

Chart Of The Day: In These Cities, Breathing Air Is Like Smoking Cigarettes

Regions: Bangladesh