Dhaka, March 15 -- Young doctors on Saturday demanded that the price of each cigarette stick be set at a minimum of BDT 9 to make it unaffordable for children, adolescents, and young people.

Medical students from various colleges across the country stated that if their demand is implemented, it will not only reduce smoking but also generate 43% more revenue compared to the last fiscal year.

The demand was raised at a workshop titled "Young Physicians Leading the Fight Against Tobacco: Safeguarding Public", organized by the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh.

Representatives from the National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh highlighted that tobacco products remain cheap compared to essential commodities in Bangladesh. As a result, c...