E-cigarettes, vapes and other emerging tobacco products have been completely banned in Bangladesh as the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use Control (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 has come into effect with provisions for jail terms and hefty fines for violations. Under the new law, the production, import, export, storage, sale and use of e-cigarettes and emerging tobacco products have been declared punishable offences. The government also banned the use of tobacco products in all public places and public transport. The sale of tobacco products has also been banned within 100 metres of educational institutions, hospitals, clinics, playgrounds and children’s parks. Mixing any harmful or addictive substances with tobacco or tobacco products has been declared a punishable offence.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 01, 2026 09:14 UTC