, Dec. 31 -- The government has promulgated the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, with provision of maximum fine of Tk 5,000 for selling cigarettes or tobacco products in areas near educational institutions, hospitals and other sensitive areas.

The ordinance was promulgated on Tuesday night by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Law Ministry amending the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act, 2005.

As per the amended ordinance, no person will be allowed to sell or cause the sale of tobacco or tobacco products within 100 metres of educational institutions, hospitals, clinics, sports venues and children's parks.

The ordinance also states that the government or local...