Dhaka, June 24 -- Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Affairs Dr. S. M. Ziauddin Hyder on Wednesday said that Government is committed to taking effective Tobacco control measures, including increasing tobacco product prices in the budget to protect public health as it was one of the key commitments of the current government's election manifesto.

On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman reaffirmed the government's strong commitment to protecting children, adolescents, and future generations from the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine. He stated that the period leading up to the finalization of the FY 2026-27 national budget presents an important opportunity to take effective measures for pr...