June 06, 2026
They say restructuring taxes on tobacco products could improve public health and increase government revenue
It suggests a specific tax of Tk 4 per 10-stick pack, alongside the existing 67 percent supplementary duty
NBR chief hints at price hikes but stable tax rates
They stress the urgent need to pass the amendment to reduce deaths and economic losses from tobacco use
Earnings per share decreased by 67 percent last year
It also expands restrictions on smoking and tobacco use in public places
The organisations hope the ordinance will reduce premature deaths from non-communicable diseases
Tobacco claims around 130,000 lives each year in Bangladesh
