The Department of Television, Film and Photography at the University of Dhaka hosted a guest lecture titled ‘From Story to Stream: The Economics of Content in OTT Platforms’.

The session was conducted by Mushfiqur Rahman, Chief Content Officer at Bongo, who provided an in-depth look at the economic dynamics shaping contemporary streaming platforms.

Moving beyond surface-level discussions, Rahman explained how OTT platforms create value through commissioning strategies, data-driven decision-making and platform-specific distribution models. He also addressed key issues such as content selection, monetisation and ownership within the digital streaming ecosystem.

The lecture drew active participation from students of the department, along with attendees from other disciplines. The discussion encouraged critical engagement with the evolving landscape of media production and the challenges it presents for emerging creators.

The session concluded with an interactive question and answer segment, where participants shared their perspectives and raised questions about the future of content in the streaming era.

The department expressed its gratitude to the speaker for an insightful session and to all participants for their active engagement.