Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), adopted in 2003 and entering into force in 2005 as the world's first public health treaty under the auspices of the World Health Organization, marked a historic milestone in global public health by establishing legally binding obligations for Parties to implement strong, evidence-based measures to curb tobacco use and protect populations from its harms. To oversee and accelerate implementation, the Conference of the Parties (COP), the treaty's governing body, convenes regularly to review progress, adopt guidelines, and address emerging challenges in a rapidly shifting tobacco landscape. As COP11 brings together delegates from across the globe in Geneva, Switzerland,...