Bangladesh Vape Association Urges Regulation Over Ban

The Bangladesh Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Traders Association (BENDSTA) has formally requested the government to regulate, rather than ban, e-cigarettes. This development occurs amidst ongoing reviews of the national Tobacco Control Ordinance, directly resulting in a push for evidence-based policies modeled after successful international frameworks.

Evidence-Based Regulation vs. Prohibition

During a press conference in Dhaka, BENDSTA President Suman Zaman highlighted recent data from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey revealed that youth e-cigarette use in the US fell to approximately 5.2%—the lowest in a decade.

BENDSTA argues these positive public health outcomes are achieved in progressive countries that bring Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) under strict regulatory frameworks rather than imposing total bans.

Policy Approach	Global Adoption	Observed Impact
Regulatory Framework	156 countries (78.8%)	Reduced youth use, controlled product safety.
Total Ban	Minority of countries	Strengthens black markets, spreads risky unregulated products.

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A Critical Policy Juncture for Bangladesh

BENDSTA General Secretary Rezwan Ahmed emphasized that Bangladesh is at a crucial policy crossroads. He stated that amending the law to create a regulatory framework is a timely opportunity to “ensure public health protection as well as maintain economic stability.”

The organization maintains that switching from combustible cigarettes to less risky, regulated alternatives can significantly benefit public health, urging lawmakers to avoid policies that inadvertently fuel the illicit trade of unregulated vapes.

News source: Regulatory policy frameworks are effective in reducing youth e-cigarette use

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