Prevalence and Compliance of Designated Smoking Areas in Hospitality Venues and Transportation: An Observational Study in Dhaka, Bangladesh

The Smoking and Using of Tobacco Products (Control) Act of 2003 (SUTPA) in Bangladesh restricts location of designated smoking areas (DSAs) in public buildings including hospitality venues, and public transportation. The act also establishes internal safety standards and signage requirements, and bans smoking and smoking aids (such as ashtrays) in non-smoking areas. This study assessed prevalence and compliance of DSAs in hospitality venues and trains in Dhaka city, Bangladesh.