On November 14, 2011, a significant discussion meeting was held at the Meherpur Press Club titled “The Role of Media in Implementing the Smoking and Tobacco Products (Control) Act 2005.”
Key Topics Discussed:
✅ Responsibility of the Media:
The meeting focused on how the media can play a vital role in raising public awareness to support the effective implementation of the tobacco control law.
✅ Enforcement and Challenges:
Various clauses and amendments of the 2005 Tobacco Control Act were discussed, along with practical strategies to ensure its proper enforcement.
✅ Harmful Effects of Tobacco:
The discussion highlighted the importance of media in educating the general public—especially the youth—about the health risks associated with tobacco use.
Attendees Included:
📌 Members of the Meherpur Press Club
📌 Local journalists and media professionals
📌 Representatives of anti-tobacco organizations
📌 Members of Subah Samajik Unnayan Sangstha
This meeting served as a call to action for the media to take a more proactive role in promoting and supporting the implementation of the Tobacco Control Act, ultimately contributing to the goal of a tobacco-free society.
