The tobacco industry has been in quest to continue the tobacco product promotion in order to influence children, adolescents and the youth through clever strategies. Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) has recently conducted a study entitled “Big Tobacco Tiny Target in Bangladesh” with the technical support of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) to see the promotional strategies that the tobacco industry adopted especially for the vendors within 100 yards of educational institutions and playgrounds.
DAM organised a dissemination of the study findings on Tuesday at the Tafazzol Hossain Manik Mia Hall of the National Press Club . The findings were presented by Md Mukhlesur Rahman, Assistant Director and Project Coordinator, Health Sector of DAM. Deputy Minister, Ministry of Education, Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, was present as chief guest. He declared that his ministry will take necessary measures for banning tobacco sale within a 100 meters radius of schools and playground.
