Role of media

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It has now become apparent that some newspapers work as silent supporters of some political vision and modulate the readers' minds in the direction of the political philosophy of a chosen political party. As a television viewer, one is subjected to the same experience as that of the print media. The media may have a liking for some political philosophy but the problem arises when it becomes blind. The role of print and electronic media is found to serve the purpose of different political parties. They make programmes focusing on the party interest, whereas the media should have guarded the interest of the people without any compromise. The media by their unbiased, pro-people role, through their news, editorials and programmes, can make people aware of their legitimate rights.
Without the support of the media, the political parties would not dare to indulge in undemocratic anti people activities. For a democratic Bangladesh, a committed and determined pro-people media is a must.