This presentation outlines a strategic framework for reforming tobacco taxation in Bangladesh to achieve a tobacco-free nation by 2040. It highlights significant challenges in the current system, such as tax evasion, the use of counterfeit banderols, and low revenue from smokeless products. To combat these issues, the source proposes modernizing tax collection through digitalization, including the use of barcodes, holograms, and standardized packaging to track the supply chain.
The recommendations emphasize transitioning from ad valorem taxes to specific tax rates and mandating registration for all manufacturers. Ultimately, these measures aim to enhance government revenue, improve public health monitoring, and strictly prohibit sales to minors.
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