Table 1

Bangladesh cigarette tax structure 2009-2012*

Year of observationPrice tierBDT/pack of 10Excise tax
(% of retail price)
Wave 1 (2009)Low7.25–8.7532
Medium16.25–17.2552
High23.25–29.2555
Premium46.25+57
Wave 2 (2010)Low8.40–9.1533
Medium18.40–19.0053
High27.00–32.0056
Premium52.00+58
Wave 3 (2011–2012)Low11.00–11.3036
Medium22.50–23.0055
High32.00–36.0058
Premium60.00+60
  • *National Board of Revenue, Government of Bangladesh.