Development Organization of the Rural Poor (DORP) and Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK) Bangladesh has held a joint partners’ meeting in a bid to increase cooperation for strengthening Tobacco Control law.

The meeting, organised at the DORP central office on Tuesday, discussed the future action plan to advance the advocacy activities for strengthening the tobacco control law and increasing tobacco tax, reads a press release. 

CTFK Regional Director for South Asia Dr Maheen Malik visited the DORP office prior to the meeting. 

She said, "DORP and CTFK will continue their coordinated activities to stop the menace of tobacco and will play a leading role in building a tobacco-free future for Bangladesh and the rest of the world".

Rubina Islam, program coordinator of the TC project, gave a detailed presentation on the progress and achievements of the organisation in combatting tobacco.

DORP Executive Adviser Md. Azhar Ali Talukder felicitated Dr. Malik with flowers. DORP Founder and CEO AHM Nouman delivered the welcome address on the occasion.

In the brief meeting, Mohammad Zobair Hassan, the deputy executive director of the organization, highlighted DORP's activities across the country.

Mostafizur Rahman, Lead Policy Advisor, Md. Abdus Salam Mia, Manager of programs, Ataur Rahman Masud, Manager of advocacy, and Humaira Sultana, Manager, of Communications were also present on behalf of CTFK Bangladesh. Senior officers of DORP also actively participated in the meeting.

DORP has been involved in various development programs since 1987 and is best known for introducing maternity allowance. In line with this, DORP is currently working on tobacco control law increasing tobacco taxes, and implementing various projects to achieve the government's sustainable development goals.