Dhaka, July 23 -- A human chain was held on Wednesday in front of the Tangail District Press Club demanding the strengthening of the tobacco control law to ensure public health and advance the goal of a tobacco-free Bangladesh.

The event was organised by the Development Organization of the Rural Poor-DORP and brought together biri workers, labor leaders, youth representatives, journalists, and civil society members from Tangail, a press release said.

Speakers at the event included Nazmul Haque, president of the Tangail Regional Biri Workers' Union; Shah Alam Miah, General Secretary; union member Joymon Bibi; journalist Borhan Talukder; among others.

In their speeches, they described the harsh realities of biri production, highlighting ...