, Feb. 3 -- Additional Secretary (World Health Wing) of the Health Services Division Sheikh Momena Moni said on Tuesday that although the government earns around BDT 400 billion annually in revenue from the tobacco sector, losses in this sector exceed BDT 870 billion due to healthcare costs, reduced productivity, and premature deaths.

"To prevent this enormous financial loss and loss of life, the interim government approved the Tobacco Control Ordinance, clearly demonstrating its strong commitment to protecting public health. If the next elected government continues this position, there should be no obstacle to passing the law in Parliament. Therefore, political parties participating in the elections must also take a stance in favour of ...