Research organizations PROGGA and ATMA have proposed tobacco tax reforms that could generate an additional Tk 20,000 crore in revenue. The plan suggests merging the lower and mid-tier cigarette categories, setting a retail price of Tk 90 per 10 sticks, while premium-tier cigarettes would be priced at Tk 190 per 10 sticks. A 67% supplementary duty, 15% VAT, and a 1% health development surcharge would be imposed. Additionally, the proposal recommends a retail price of Tk 55 per 10 grams of zarda (chewing tobacco) and Tk 30 per 10 grams of gul, with a 60% supplementary duty.