THE DILEMMA IN TOBACCO PRODUCTION AMONG THE FARMER IN BANGLADESH
Abstract
Tobacco consumption is increasing in developing countries, which will bear the brunt of the tobacco epidemic in the 21st century. If current smoking patterns continue, 7 of the world’s 10 million annual deaths from tobacco in 2025 will occur in developing countries. Among all deaths 75% occur in developing countries. Most of tobacco produces in developing countries. So it is a great problem for developing countries. As a developing country Bangladesh is not out of risk. Tobacco production dilemma among the farmer in Bangladesh is increasing tobacco production. Patronization from tobacco companies has inspired them to produce tobacco. On the other hand lacking of proper government rules and regulation has also inspired them to grow it. At a time, dualism of government policy like awarded tobacco companies as a highest tax payer and making regulation against tobacco use also becoming main factors in increasing the tobacco production. Therefore, developing countries must urgently devise and implement national tobacco control policies.