People needing to travel in public transport, visiting public places, and staying in hotels is a normal part of life. As per Bangladesh Tobacco Control Law 2005 (later amended in 2013), section-4, smoking is strictly prohibited in all public places. In FCTC, there is no provision of designated smoking areas whereas in the latter, smoking is strictly prohibited in all public places. we have learned that a no smoking zone simultaneously displaces smoking, and concentrates it within small smoking areas. Government agencies and ministries should also come forward to work for removal of designated smoking areas.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 28, 2020 21:45 UTC