Photo : BSSRAJSHAHI, Dec 28, 2025 (BSS)- Speakers at a meeting here today unanimously said integrated efforts of all the government, non-government and volunteer organisations concerned can be the crucial means of establishing tobacco-free society for sound public health. They also mentioned community role is of essence to build tobacco-free Rajshahi city, urging all to come forward and work together to attain the cherished goal. Imposing restrictions on smoking in public places and transports is very important for protecting many non-smokers from various non-communicable diseases caused by smoking. Shahnaz Parveen called for a proper enforcement of the revised tobacco control law to free the public health from various non-contagious diseases caused by tobacco use. She said frequent and indiscriminate smoking in public places affects the non-smokers more than that of the direct smokers.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 28, 2025 10:19 UTC