On 30 December 2025, Bangladesh adopted the Smoking and Tobacco Products Use (Control) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, introducing a full ban for production, import/export, storage, sale, of e-cigarettes and comparable categories of products, with immediate impact across the entire supply chain.

Severe penalties apply, including up to 6 months’ imprisonment and/or fines of up to Tk 500,000 (approx. €3,506.55).
The definition of “tobacco products” is expanded to also include nicotine pouches.

In short, the country is taking a prohibitionist approach, with a high enforcement and penalty risk for both operators and consumers.