cigarette smoking

Do we need stricter tobacco control?

A "smoking zone" in the middle of an otherwise smoke-free area does not protect people from second-hand smoke.

Cigarette butts cause 13.55pc fire incidents

Smoking causes cancer, heart diseases and lung problems -- such warnings found on cigarette packets are known to all.

Kids exposed to marijuana and tobacco smoke may be more likely to visit the ER

New US research suggests that exposing children to a combination of secondhand tobacco and marijuana smoke could increase their risk of otitis media (an infection in the middle ear that causes inflammation and a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum) and increase the number of visits to the emergency department (ED).

Quit smoking and reclaim your life: risks of lung cancer, other diseases decline significantly

It’s hard to stop smoking. Understanding what immediately happens to your body when you stop smoking, however, will help you kick that habit to the curb for good.

Letters To The Editor / Say no to smoking

Smoking has become a common practice among people all over the world.

DU buildings declared smoking-free zone

Dhaka University authorities declare its administrative buildings and others important places on the campus as a smoking-free zone.

1 in 3 young Chinese men to die from smoking: Study

A new study warns that a third of all men currently under the age of 20 in China will eventually die prematurely if they do not give up smoking.

June 16, 2022
June 16, 2022

Do we need stricter tobacco control?

A "smoking zone" in the middle of an otherwise smoke-free area does not protect people from second-hand smoke.

October 13, 2018
October 13, 2018

Cigarette butts cause 13.55pc fire incidents

Smoking causes cancer, heart diseases and lung problems -- such warnings found on cigarette packets are known to all.

May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018

Kids exposed to marijuana and tobacco smoke may be more likely to visit the ER

New US research suggests that exposing children to a combination of secondhand tobacco and marijuana smoke could increase their risk of otitis media (an infection in the middle ear that causes inflammation and a buildup of fluid behind the eardrum) and increase the number of visits to the emergency department (ED).

May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016

Quit smoking and reclaim your life: risks of lung cancer, other diseases decline significantly

It’s hard to stop smoking. Understanding what immediately happens to your body when you stop smoking, however, will help you kick that habit to the curb for good.

May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016

Say no to smoking

Smoking has become a common practice among people all over the world.

April 5, 2016
April 5, 2016

DU buildings declared smoking-free zone

Dhaka University authorities declare its administrative buildings and others important places on the campus as a smoking-free zone.

October 9, 2015
October 9, 2015

1 in 3 young Chinese men to die from smoking: Study

A new study warns that a third of all men currently under the age of 20 in China will eventually die prematurely if they do not give up smoking.