Role of Media

In general, “media” refers [উল্লেখ] to various means of communication channels through which news, entertainment, education, data, or promotional messages are disseminated [প্রচারিত]. Media includes [অন্তর্ভুক্ত] every broadcasting and narrowcasting medium such as newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, billboards, direct mail, telephone, fax, and internet. In the world of today, media has become as necessary as food and clothing. It has played significant [গুরুত্বপূর্ণ] role as well as influential role in strengthening [সুদৃঢ়] the society and making the world a global village. Media is considered [বিবেচনা করা] as “mirror” of the modern society. The purpose of the media is to inform people about current, new affairs and to tell about the latest gossip and fashion. It also helps to form opinions [মতামত] and make judgements [অভিমত] regarding [সংক্রান্ত] various issues. It has become one way of trading and marketing of products and prejudices. It keeps people updated and informed about what is happening around them and the world. Media can be considered as “watch dog” of political democracy [গণতন্ত্র]. It serves to reduce [হ্রাস] the communication gap between the audience, viewers and the media world. For the sake of publicity and selling, important figures, their lifestyles are usually targeted. But unfortunately, media these days has become a commercialized sector. Media has had a bad effect on a generation, mainly because, teenagers and children are strongly influenced by media. The media affects people’s perspective [দৃষ্টিভঙ্গি]. I believe, if the media identifies its responsibility and work sincerely [আন্তরিক] and honestly, and then it can serve as a great force in building the nation.