Tobacco

Tobacco

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Sri Lanka's tobacco tax model could guide Bangladesh: Experts

Experts say shifting from Bangladesh’s ad valorem system to specific taxation could help raise cigarette prices, curb tobacco use and increase government revenue.

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NBR banks on tobacco, high-value litigations to boost revenue by 47%

Farmers turn to tobacco as companies offer seeds, fertiliser and loans on credit. Photos:  Hasan Jamilur Rahman Saikat

The hidden cost of Bangladesh's tobacco frontier

A employee holds tobacco leaves during cigarettes manufacturing process in the British American Tobacco Cigarette Factory (BAT) in Bayreuth, southern Germany. Photo: REUTERS

British American Tobacco to slash 9,000 jobs

A post-budget press conference on FY27 at the Jatiya Press Club. Photo: UNB

Proposed budget to make tobacco products more affordable: Speakers

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2 lakh deaths, Tk87,000 crore in losses — yet cigarettes remain cheap for youths

Unmasking the digital appeal of tobacco and nicotine products

Unmasking the digital appeal of tobacco and nicotine products

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Tax rates on bidi to remain unchanged in FY27: Finance minister

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Tobacco tax reform can boost public health and revenue, experts say

PROGGA and ATMA presented these recommendations today (20 April) at a pre-budget press conference held at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Miah Hall of the National Press Club. Photo: TBS

PROGGA, ATMA propose 3 measures to cut tobacco use and raise revenue

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Higher tobacco taxes may prevent deaths, increase revenue: PPRC

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Youth forum demands higher tobacco taxes in budget FY27

Participants pose for a picture at a workshop titled “Tobacco Tax and Price Measures: Budget 2026–27” held at BMA Bhaban in the capital, jointly organised by PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA). 12 April 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Effective tobacco taxation to reduce premature deaths, boost revenue: Experts