Barishal Conference on Tobacco or Health 2026
About the Conference
The Barishal Conference on Tobacco or Health 2026 (BCTOH 2026) is a premier gathering focused on strengthening tobacco control and public health action in Bangladesh.
The conference will bring together public health professionals, researchers, policymakers, social development workers, advocates, academics, healthcare professionals, students, and tobacco-control activists to share knowledge, research, experiences, and effective strategies for reducing tobacco use.
Tobacco use remains one of the leading preventable causes of disease and premature death. BCTOH 2026 aims to create a collaborative platform for discussing evidence-based approaches, policies, interventions, and community-level actions that can contribute to a tobacco-free Bangladesh and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Conference Objectives
The conference aims to:
- Promote evidence-based tobacco control initiatives in Bangladesh.
- Share recent research, experiences, and best practices in tobacco prevention.
- Strengthen collaboration among researchers, policymakers, health professionals, civil society, and advocates.
- Discuss effective policies and interventions to reduce tobacco consumption.
- Increase awareness of the health, social, environmental, and economic impacts of tobacco.
- Support Bangladesh’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Encourage stronger action toward building a tobacco-free Bangladesh.
Abstract Themes
The conference will feature presentations and discussions across six major program areas:
01. Tobacco Use and Prevention Policies
Research, policies, programs, and interventions related to tobacco use prevention and control.
02. Tobacco-Free Environment: Institutional Settings and Healthy Cities
Creating tobacco-free institutions, workplaces, educational environments, public spaces, and healthy cities.
03. Quitting Tobacco and Cessation Services and Support
Smoking cessation, tobacco dependence treatment, cessation services, behavioral support, and effective quitting strategies.
04. Graphic Health Warnings on Tobacco and Public Education Campaigns
The effectiveness of graphic health warnings, mass communication, public awareness, and tobacco-control education campaigns.
05. Tobacco Industry Interference and TAPS
Tobacco industry interference, industry influence on public policy, and tobacco advertising, promotion, and sponsorship (TAPS).
06. Taxes on Tobacco Products
Tobacco taxation, pricing policies, economic measures, and their role in reducing tobacco consumption.