Stronger Anti-Smoking Messaging Needed in Films to Protect Youth- Say Experts
Speakers at a discussion event have urged filmmakers and producers to take a more active role in strengthening anti-smoking messaging in films and ensuring the proper implementation of the Tobacco Control Law and related regulations. The call was made at a discussion titled “Roles of Directors and Producers in Implementing the Tobacco Control Law in Films”, held on Saturday, 29 November at the BFDC Seminar Hall. The event was jointly organized by Madok Drabo O Nesha Nirodh Sangstha (MANAS) and the Bangladesh Film Directors’ Association.
The discussion was presided over by Prof. Dr. ArupRatan Choudhury, Founder President of MANAS. S. M. Abdur Rahman, Vice Chairman of the Bangladesh Film Certification Board, attended as the Chief Guest. Shahin Sumon, President of the Bangladesh Film Direc...