Govt Plans to Ban E-Cigarette Imports

The interim government has decided to ban the import of e-cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) by adding them to the Import Policy Order's prohibited items list. The decision, aimed at protecting public health, was driven by the Health Services Division and finalized during an Advisory Council meeting chaired by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus. The council also reviewed the draft of the "Cyber Security Ordinance, 2024," postponing final approval for further revisions. Additionally, they congratulated the Bangladesh Under-19 cricket team for winning the Asia Cup, praising their success and expressing hope for future achievements.