John,

Meet Hasan Shahriar.

Shahriar is the Director and Head of Program at PROGGA, a partner of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and the Global Health Advocacy Incubator in Bangladesh. Motivated by the goal of a tobacco-free, healthier Bangladesh, Shahriar is thinking outside the box to make public health policies a priority in Bangladesh. Through creative campaigns and engaging with media networks, his vision to protect Bangladesh’s next generation from tobacco and trans fats is well within reach.

“A tobacco-free Bangladesh really motivates me to think at a new level and achieve that target for our future generation.”

As part of our year-long 25th anniversary celebration, our Voices in the Fight profile series showcases the incredible power of advocates we've worked with over the years. Look out for a new profile every other Wednesday through May 2022.

–The Tobacco-Free Kids team