PMI Gets Approval to Produce Nicotine Pouches in Bangladesh
October 31, 2025 by tobaccoreporter.com
PMI Gets Approval to Produce Nicotine Pouches in Bangladesh
Philip Morris got permission to set up a nicotine pouch factory in Bangladesh's Narayanganj with a $5.8 million investment. The annual production target is 536.3 million units. Anti-tobacco groups oppose the move but authorities view the pouches as non-nicotine items. While e-cigarettes are banned, these pouches are not. Regulatory checks are ongoing, with Philip Morris awaiting environmental clearance.
15.90% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 19.7 million current smokers in Bangladesh 32.50% of men are current smokers but only 0.30% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
