Dhaka, March 30 -- Advocate Zainul Abedin, Member of Parliament from Barishal-3 and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Monday expressed optimism that the Tobacco Control Ordinance 2025 will be turn into law during the very first session of Parliament to protect public health, particularly that of women, children, and youth.

He made this statement as the chief guest at a discussion meeting titled "The Importance and Necessity of Strengthening Tobacco Control Law to Protect Public Health from the Harmful Effects of Tobacco", organized by Nari Maitree at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Zainul Abedin said, "We believe that human life is far more valuable than revenue. With this consideration, the Tobacco Control Ordinanc...