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Experts urge prioritising public health in tobacco tax reform

Experts at a PPRC dialogue have emphasised the need to prioritise public health while reforming tobacco tax policies.

TBS Bangladesh ยท 10 September 2026, 11:00 AM

During a dialogue hosted by the PPRC, experts highlighted that tobacco tax policies must be designed with a primary focus on public health. They stressed that these policies need to effectively account for evolving market dynamics, product affordability, consumer behaviour, and changing purchasing preferences.