How often do you watch TV?
Hardly ever on an actual television set. The TV in our living room is mostly my father's territory; he watches the news every night without fail. I do watch plenty of shows, but on my laptop or phone through streaming apps, usually for an hour or so before bed when I want to unwind.
What kinds of programmes do you like?
I mainly go for crime dramas and documentaries. A good detective series keeps me hooked, because I enjoy trying to work out the twist before it's revealed. Documentaries, especially ones about nature or history, feel like a guilt-free way to relax, since I'm learning something. I'm not keen on reality shows; they seem staged to me.
Did you watch a lot of TV as a child?
Yes, probably more than I should have. After school I'd rush home to watch cartoons, and in the evenings the whole family gathered for Bangla dramas, especially the special ones broadcast during Eid. My mother had one strict rule, though: no TV during exam season, which felt like a cruel punishment back then.
Do you prefer watching TV alone or with your family?
It depends on what's on. For a cricket match, watching with my family is far better; my father and uncle shout at the screen and the atmosphere is electric. For a series, though, I prefer being alone, because I can pause whenever I want and nobody keeps asking me to explain the plot.
Do you think people watch less television nowadays?
Traditional television, yes, certainly among people my age. Most of my friends don't follow channel schedules at all; they stream things on demand or watch YouTube. But I'd argue we actually watch more content overall, just on different screens. For my grandparents' generation, of course, the evening news on TV is still part of the daily routine.
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