Display of Tobacco and Alcohol in OTT Endangers Teenagers
A recent study by MANAS has revealed alarming statistics about the portrayal of smoking and drug use in OTT platforms. Out of 60 dramas and movies analyzed, 28 heroes, 14 heroines, and 8 villains featured smoking and drug use scenes. Notably, the Bengali movie "Toofan" displayed smoking scenes over 60 times through its main characters. This trend blatantly violates the Smoking and Tobacco Control Act and the National Broadcasting Code, posing a significant threat to the nation's youth.Experts raised these concerns at a workshop titled "Necessity and Reality of OTT Policy to Protect Public Health," held today at the Biliya Center in Dhanmondi. The workshop featured notable speakers including Prof. Dr. Arupratan Choudhury, Heroic Freedom Fighter and founder president of MANAS; public hea...
