DHAKA, Jan 26, 2026 (BSS) – The government has issued strict instructions to ensure prevention of non-communicable diseases and tobacco free environment at all the educational Institutions and concerned offices across the country. Selling of tobacco products, use and publicity are strictly prohibited within 100 meters of the educational institutions, according to the directives, adding that the directives have also asked to impose ‘joint declaration’ issued by the Health Services department. All the educational institutions and offices must to declare ‘tobacco free’ and also to display necessary signage there, said the directives. The WHO FCTC regulations also have asked on limitations of marketing unhealthy food and highly sugary drink at the educational institutions with an aim to ensure nutrition for the students. The educational institutions have been asked to ensure at least 30 minutes moderate and high intensity physical exercises daily for raising physical capability of the students, said the DSHE instructions.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 26, 2026 10:14 UTC