Alleged Violations of Tobacco Control and Other Laws

Tobacco companies aggressively block, weaken, and undermine policies designed to protect public health and reduce tobacco use, and at times they may work outside of countries’ laws. In multiple cases tobacco companies have been found guilty of violating laws to ensure they are as profitable as possible.

In Bangladesh, British American Tobacco has allegedly violated the country’s tobacco control laws by conducting promotional activities for one of its new products in Dhaka’s Lalmatia area. A group of 10-15 representatives of BAT Bangladesh were reported to be seen setting up a decorated point of sale containing packs of the new cigarette brand. They also displayed branding of the cigarette.