Bangladesh, Sept. 11 -- About 5.5 per cent of Bangladeshi youth aged 18 to 24 are currently using emerging tobacco and nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products (HTPs) and nicotine pouches, according to a new study.

The findings, presented on Thursday, also showed that peer pressure, retail outlets and social media platforms are playing a significant role in exposing young people to the products.

The study, titled "Emerging Tobacco Product Use Among Bangladeshi Youth," was unveiled at a dissemination event organised by the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh at the CIRDAP Auditorium in Dhaka.

The study examined the use, accessibility, reasons for using and exposure to marketing of emerging tobacco and nico...