Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The decision to consult stakeholders before finalizing amendments to the Tobacco Control Law is considered by sector insiders and analysts to be a highly timely and pragmatic step. They say that the high-level advisory committee related to this matter has decided to engage stakeholders before making any amendments to the Tobacco Control Law.
This decision has been made after considering the overall impact of the amendments. In this regard, it is essential to gather opinions from all stakeholders - including companies, farmers, retailers, hawkers, and revenue-related agencies.
However, some people, referring to Article 5.3 of the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), claim that stakeh...