Bangladesh Impact Assessment

Overview

The impact assessment mission for the implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) was conducted in Bangladesh from 18 to 21 April 2016 with participation of representatives from the independent Impact Assessment Expert Group.

The WHO FCTC provided momentum to Bangladesh to develop and implement new tobacco control policies at the national level and strengthen existing legislation. The Convention provided an overarching framework and commitment to long-term tobacco control strategies.