, Dec. 26 -- Research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) and the Anti-Tobacco Media Alliance (ATMA) have welcomed the government's approval of the 'Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025' at the Advisory Council meeting.

The two organizations have expressed their appreciation to the government for this important step and have urged that the ordinance be published in the official Gazette without delay to ensure its timely implementation.

In a press release issued on Friday, PROGGA and ATMA stated that the approval of the amendment represents a significant milestone in safeguarding public health in Bangladesh. The organizations emphasized that swift gazette notification is critical ...