Govt bans import of e-cigarette, e-nicotine delivery systems
This move aims to protect public health by curbing the availability of these potentially harmful products in the market
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The government has announced a ban on the import of all e-cigarettes and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) products.
The Council of Advisers took the decision at its meeting at the Chief Adviser's Office in Dhaka's Tejgaon today (12 December).
This move aims to protect public health by curbing the availability of these potentially harmful products in the market.
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The decision comes amid growing concerns about the rising use of e-cigarettes, especially among the youth, and the potential health risks associated with their use.
The government has taken a firm stance against these products, citing their adverse effects on health and the need for stricter regulation in the interest of public safety, according to the officials.
