total of 22 industry interferences were reported in January, 2022. Notable among these we identified that, The National Board of Revenue (NBR) hosted an event where Shehzad Munim (MD, BATB) was invited to share his opinion on the Key Note Speech. on the other hand, The Task Force Committee cost maintained by Ad-Din and Supernova announcement published in JUKTI - Club of CSE, IUB Facebook page. With the technical assistance of the Union, WBB Trust has collected all the information ...

development of the health of the people of a country is closely related with the existing laws and the policies of that country. Some of the selfish groups are trying to influence all the principles to fulfill their own interests. Tobacco companies have been making the most active role in various self-communist groups. Like many other countries of the world, it’s also a big challenge to face Tobacco Industry Interference in formulating tobacco control law in Bangladesh. Currently, this challenge is ...

total of 38 industry interferences were reported in November. Notable among these we identified that, British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited (BATBC) in large industries category received "President's Award for Industrial Development-2019" and Managing Director of BAT Bangladesh, recently moderated a robust panel discussion on “The Changing Landscape of Bangladesh” at an event titled Celebrating 50 years of Bangladesh, organized by the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Industry & Commerce (FICCI).With the technical assistance of the Union, WBB Trust has collected ...

Tobacco use is one of the leading causes of preventable death today. According to Global Adult Tobacco Survey data, more than 1 lakh 61 thousand people died in Bangladesh in 2016 due to tobacco-related diseases. Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated during these long-term and chronic illnesses. In addition to health, tobacco is harming the state economically and environmentally.   ...

total of 33 industry interferences were reported in October. Notable among these we identified that, A Better Tomorrow CSR Awards 2021 and A total of 19 companies in 6 categories are shortlisted including British American Tobacco Bangladesh Company Limited (BATBC) for the President's Industrial Development Award 2019.With the technical assistance of the Union, WBB Trust has collected all the information about the interferences done by the tobacco companies. A brief report on the activities of tobacco companies has been prepared ...