What Bangladesh can learn from Global Initiatives?
Tobacco consumption poses a substantial public health challenge, contributing to 1.6 million deaths annually in the European Region alone. This global issue resonates deeply in Bangladesh, where approximately 1.62 lakh people die each year from tobacco-related diseases. It resulted in a significant financial burden of Tk30,560 crore in FY18 due to medical expenses and loss of productivity. In combating this epidemic, increasing taxes on tobacco products stands out as a vital strategy.