DHAKA, May 30, 2024 (BSS) - World No Tobacco Day-2024 will be observed tomorrow in the country as elsewhere in the world with the theme 'Protecting children from tobacco industry interference'. The National Tobacco Control Cell (NTCC) at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has taken programmes like every year. President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today issued separate messages wishing all the programmes on the day a success. On the occasion, the President, in his message, said: "To keep children and teenagers away from all types of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and heated tobacco, campaigns against tobacco and tobacco products should be carried out in traditional media, online streaming platforms and social media." In her message, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the World Health Organization (WHO) has formulated the 'Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) to reduce tobacco use.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha May 30, 2024 12:30 UTC