This report details a comprehensive study on the total economic impact of tobacco in Bangladesh for the year 2024. Researchers from the University of Dhaka and Johns Hopkins expanded traditional analysis by integrating environmental damages alongside medical and productivity losses.
The findings reveal a staggering annual cost of BDT 875.44 billion, which represents over 1.5% of the nation’s GDP and doubles the revenue collected from tobacco taxes. Significant burdens include private healthcare spending, lost productivity due to premature death, and severe ecological issues like marine ecosystem pollution from plastic filters.
The document ultimately advocates for stronger tobacco control and tax reforms to help the country meet its goal of becoming tobacco-free by 2040.
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