Dhaka, May 6 -- The Youth Forum Against Tobacco on Tuesday called on the government to increase taxes and prices of all tobacco products in the upcoming national budget for 2025-26 to protect public health and save lives.

They organised a human chain in front of the National Press Club with the banner "To Protect Public Health: Demand for Effective Taxation and Price Increases on Tobacco Products in the 2025-26 Budget."

The event saw participation from forum members as well as students from various universities.

They said the easy availability and low prices of tobacco products are putting the nation's health at serious risk.

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