IMPACT OF MEDIA ON SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF BANGLADESH: (A STUDY ON SYLHET SADAR UPAZILA)

Author: Dr. Fatema Khatun

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of media in the development process of Bangladesh and to assess public perceptions on this subject. On the basis of primary and secondary sources, it has been determined that individuals have a limited understanding on the media. They believe that the media has an impact on socio economic condition of Bangladesh and it has tremendous influence on the population. Aside from that, the media plays an important role in the growth of socio-cultural, economic, political, and educational sectors of Bangladesh. Most of the respondents believe that the media has positive impact on our society. Despite this, there are several issues with the working conditions of the media that was addressed. The city of Sylhet has been selected as the research area. The information for this study was collected from SUST students, the general public, and media activists through a semi-structured questionnaire. Books, journals and articles were reviewed as secondary data. Some recommendations are includes in this report for taking appropriate and effective steps to remove all the difficulties faced by media activists and to ensure more effectiveness of media which is very essential for the democracy and development of a country.

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