Dhaka, May 24 -- Economists and public health experts on Saturday stated that implementing effective taxes and price hikes on tobacco products, free from the interference of tobacco companies, in the upcoming FY 2025-26 budget will reduce tobacco-related deaths and significantly increase government revenue.

They shared this insight at a discussion meeting titled "Tobacco Tax Proposal in the Upcoming FY 2025-26 Budget" held at the auditorium of Dhaka Ahsania Mission ( DAM).

Member of the Health Sector Reform Commission Professor Dr. Syed Akram Hussain delivered his speech as the key speaker. The meeting was presided over by Vice- President of Ahsania Mission Dr. Mohammad Khalilullah presided over the session while Mukhlesur Rahman, Deput...