Railway bogies, stations declared tobacco-free zone: Minister
09 February 2022, 07:30 pm | Updated: 24 November 2024, 06:32 am
Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujon on Wednesday said all areas under Bangladesh Railway including train bogies and stations have been declared as tobacco-free zone and those who will not comply with the rule will face legal action.
“The railway stations, platforms, and bogies of the trains have been declared as smoking and tobacco-free zone and those who will violate the law will be brought to book,” he said.
The Railways Minister came up with the warning while inaugurating a project titled ‘Initiative to make Bangladesh Railway tobacco- free’ at Rail Bhaban.
“It is not possible to stop smoking or tobacco use through enacting a law or through campaign if we can’t stop the source of tobacco,” said Sujon.
He also urged all concerned to take the effective steps so that people abstain from smoking during train journey or cannot carry tobacco during travelling.
