In Bangladesh, smoking has become a full-blown public health crisis. Recent data reveals that over 20 million adults actively smoke cigarettes, while nearly 35% of the population uses them in some form. But the real tragedy is that non-smokers are suffering too — nearly 40% inhale toxic second-hand smoke in public spaces or at home.
In Dhaka, locals say 8 out of 10 people smoke, turning the city’s air into a haze of pollution and health hazards. Cigarette smoke is no longer just a personal choice; it’s an environmental and social problem that affects everyone — including those who never chose to smoke.
Experts urge the government to take immediate, firm action to control public smoking, protect non-smokers, and prevent the nation from heading toward an even greater health disaster.
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