Project 13: নিষিদ্ধ কণ্ঠের প্রতিবেদন

Media

Description

For my Entertainment Education Communication course, I developed a short film project titled "নিষিদ্ধ কণ্ঠের প্রতিবেদন" (Report of the Forbidden Voice). The project explored the issue of child labor and media silence by highlighting the lives of children working in unsafe auto garages. Using qualitative field observation, investigative storytelling, scriptwriting, and video production, I created a visual narrative that contrasted the extensive media coverage of political events with the neglect of important social issues. The film emphasized the ethical responsibility of journalism, connected the story to several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and raised awareness about child rights, social inequality, and the need for responsible media reporting through creative visual communication.

Justification

This project explores the issue of child labor and the limited media attention given to important social problems in Bangladesh. I chose this topic because I believe journalism should highlight the voices of vulnerable people and promote social justice rather than focus only on popular events. Inspired by the realities of child workers in urban auto garages, the project examines how poverty, media censorship, and newsroom priorities can prevent these stories from being told. Through creative storytelling, the project aims to raise public awareness about child rights, media ethics, and social inequality while encouraging audiences to support responsible journalism and advocate for the protection and well-being of vulnerable children.