Viral story with wrong message
'Boishommo' became viral on social media since it was published on the YouTube channel of Hurricane Productions roughly a week ago. It was removed later from the channel in the wake of a surge of criticism against its misogynist content. However, even at the time of writing this report, the video was seen on a number of social media pages. The short film – where Sabbir’s character confronts a woman for smoking publicly – not only was blatantly sexist but also urged everyone to film women who smoke in public and upload it on social media.Also Read- A woman walks into a bar …
Violations of law
The film garnered negative responses on social media, and many rights activists and journalists, mostly women, approached the CTTC Wednesday. Ain O Salish Kendro (ASK) submitted a written complaint to police in the morning asking for legal measures against those involved in the film. It pointed out that the film questioned special provisions made for the development of equal rights and opportunities for women in the constitution. ASK also said targeting women smoking in public, although there is a ban on it irrespective of gender, violates a High Court order and is equivalent to oppression against women. The rights watchdog pointed out that provoking the tendency to secretly capture and post videos of women contradicts the National Broadcasting Policy 2014, National Women Development Policy 2011 and violates the Information and Communication Technology Act 2006, Bangladesh Penalties 1860, and Criminal Procedure 1898. It also contradicts Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), according to the complaint.Also Read- Police interrogate director, actor of ‘Boishommo’
