Video piracy
Video piracy has become a common issue that frequently affect the film as well as music industries. While we walk along the road we see some people busy selling a large number of CDs, DVDs to the passers-by. Naturally the question arises in our mind whether products are pirated. Historically, we the Bangladeshis are fond of film and music since the inception of 1971 when these contributed to a lot of to inspire the people to lay down their lives to snatch away the red sun of freedom. But today it is a matter of great regret that piracy has grabbed the whole film and music industries to such a extent that these industries are passing through a critical time to survive. There are many film producers who are making outstanding works with their talents and skills. But when piracy obstructs the way to commercialising the films, they lose all hopes and aspirations. Similarly music industries are being victimized by some unethical groups who are running their business countrywide destroying the growing future of music industry. It is acknowledged that some people freely download the audio or video file on the Internet. Afterwards, they produce many copies without authorization. As a result, genuine consumers don't feel encouraged to go for the genuine products. Meanwhile the ministry of information and technology has taken up some steps to stop this practice. But there is no fruitful result that has yet come. I want to draw the attention of the respective authorities to take stern action against the culprits.
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