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Bangladesh

Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

🌿 CannabisILLEGAL⚡ Nicotine PouchesILLEGAL🫧 SnusILLEGAL💨 E-CigarettesILLEGAL🔥 Heated TobaccoILLEGAL
ILLEGAL

⚡ Nicotine Pouches

Nicotine pouches are prohibited by law in Bangladesh, including a ban on their sale and import for trade. However, available sources do not indicate whether they can be imported for personal use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

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Last verified: 2026-01-29

ILLEGAL

💨 E-Cigarettes

As of 2017, there were 222.9 thousand current e-cigarette users in Bangladesh, with an adult vaping prevalence of 0.2%, and 0.4% of adults having ever tried e-cigarette vaping. In January 2025, Bangladesh passed a strict law regulating e-cigarettes, significantly tightening the legal framework around their use and distribution. Under this law, all forms of e-cigarette advertising are banned. It is now illegal to import e-cigarettes or nicotine for both personal use and trade. Additionally, the sale of e-cigarette devices and nicotine is prohibited, and purchasing these products online is also

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Last verified: 2026-01-29

ILLEGAL

🫧 Snus

Bangladesh, unlike e-cigarette vaping products, has favourable regulations regarding snus, permitting its sale, online purchase, and use. There are no restrictions on its flavour ranges. However, some restrictions remain in place: health claims on the product are not allowed, but health warnings on packaging are required. There are no excise taxes levied on the product.

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Last verified: 2026-01-29

ILLEGAL

🔥 Heated Tobacco

Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) are allowed by law in Bangladesh, making it legal to sell and use them. However, there are some regulatory restrictions to consider: health warnings on packaging are required, but there are no restrictions on the flavor range. Health claims are prohibited. The excise tax rate is set at 0%.

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Last verified: 2026-01-29

ILLEGAL

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in Bangladesh. Recreational: Illegal | Medical: Illegal.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently — always verify with local authorities or a qualified lawyer before traveling or making decisions based on this data.

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