Tobacco

Tobacco

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

In Alikadam upazila, British American Tobacco's contract farming system has quietly consumed the Chattogram Hill Tracts' forests, rivers, and Mro livelihoods — while no regulator watches...

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

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Bangladesh inflation snapshot: March 2026

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Specific tax on tobacco could generate an additional Tk23,000 crore in 10 years: Study