Dhaka, Sept. 9 -- With a view to ensuring proper implementation of the Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) (Amendment) Act, 2013, the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) and Dhaka Ahsania Mission (Health Sector) yesterday provided training to 647 public transport drivers at the Zoar Sahara BRTC Bus Depot in the capital.

Adut Rahman Imon, Programme Officer of the Tobacco Control Project of DAM Health Sector, presented a documentary on the implementation of the Tobacco Control Act and the health risks faced by professional drivers, says a press release.

During the training, public transport drivers (bus, CNG, laguna, tempo) were informed about the adverse effects of direct and indirect smoking related health hazards, and ...