Government Interference and the Freedom of Press Media. Sociological Analysis on the Newspapers in Bangladesh

Tesis (Bachelor) , 2009 , 58 Páginas , Calificación: 3.02

Medios / Comunicación - Medios impresos, prensa

The paper examines how the government’s different activities obstruct the freedom of media, especially the press media in Bangladesh. To fulfill the requirements of the paper both the secondary literature on the mass media and primary data are accumulated by interviews with government officials, journalists, lawyers, teachers, and students, and by reviewing a large stake of newspapers, books, and journals.

We are living in an information age and information is the oxygen of the modern era, as stated by Ronald Reagan in his speech to the English-Speaking Union in 1989. Keeping pace with global change, Bangladesh is also in the process of turning into an information society. The mass media is still in the claw of the government.

A free and vibrant mass media is one of the prime components of democracy, and good governance. Almost all developed countries allow and ensure an independent media, as it is the 4th pillar of a country. In a democratic society, the media are supposed to play certain functions. These functions include the coverage of significant events/opinions/views taking place or taking shape in society. The present era of globalization requires a free media as the prime component of development. But, some undemocratic and undeveloped countries always try to put a bar to free media.

In Bangladesh, an immature democratic and developing country, requires strong and unfettered media to enhance its development and for ensuring accountability from government high-ups. Like the unstable government and administration from the birth of Bangladesh in 1971, the mass media also faced various tough situations. However, after the inception of democratic form of government in 1990, the country saw a tremendous growth in the number and range of both media outlets. Especially, the press media has established a strong position in the society. After 1990, a rapid growth was happened for the press media.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract...
• Acknowledgement: .
• Chapter One:
  • 1.0 Introduction…….........
  • 1.1 Rationale of the study.
  • 1.2 Importance of the study.
  • 1.3 Objectives of the study.
  • 1.4 Limitations of the study..
• Chapter Two:
  • 2.0 Bangladeshi Media and Historical Development
  • 2.1 Post-Martial Law Regime and Media Boom....
  • 2.2 Freedom of Press and Security of Media People ..
  • 2.3 Freedom of the Press 2008: In state of emergency
  • 2.4 Laws and Restrictions Governing Freedom of the Press in Bangladesh......
  • 2.5 Press Council of Bangladesh.......
  • 2.6 No Right to Information.....
  • 2.7 Journalists' and Owners' Associations
  • 2.8 Newspaper's political Tag and government influence.
  • 2.9 News Coverage, another key form of influence.........
  • 2.10 Development Issues and Perspectives.…………………..\n
• Chapter Three:
  • Government and Free Media Connection- Theoretical Links
  • 3.1 The Rationale for the Research in Context of Bangladeshi Newspapers..
• Chapter Four:
  • 4.0 Methodology.
• Chapter Five:
  • 5.0 Results of the Study.
  • 5.1 The Press Media: Going Ahead Amid Barriers
  • 5.2 The Press Media and Society Connection
  • 5.3 News Coverage: Government, Politics, Policies and Society.
  • 5.4 Corruption Reporting: Development and Governance issues..
• Chapter Six:
  • 46.0 General Discussion.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The research monograph, "Government Interference and the Freedom of Press Media: A Sociological Analysis on the Newspapers in Bangladesh," examines the complex relationship between government actions and media freedom in Bangladesh. The study investigates how governmental activities impede the freedom of the press, particularly in the context of Bangladeshi newspapers. The study aims to provide a sociological analysis of the prevailing situation.

• The historical development of media in Bangladesh, including the post-martial law era
• The impact of government policies and regulations on media freedom
• The role of corruption and lack of democratic institutions in shaping the media landscape
• The influence of government and political affiliation on news coverage
• The challenges and opportunities faced by the press in Bangladesh.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter provides an introduction to the study, outlining its rationale, importance, objectives, and limitations. Chapter two delves into the historical development of Bangladeshi media, focusing on the post-martial law era and the rise of a media boom. It also examines the state of press freedom, the laws and restrictions governing media, and the influence of government and political affiliations on the press. Chapter three delves into the theoretical frameworks linking government and free media, specifically in the context of Bangladeshi newspapers. Chapter four outlines the methodology employed in the research, including the use of secondary sources and interviews with relevant stakeholders. Chapter five presents the findings of the study, examining the challenges faced by the press in navigating government interference, the relationship between the press and society, and the impact of government influence on news coverage. Chapter six offers a general discussion of the findings.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key themes and concepts explored in the study include press freedom, government interference, media regulation, political influence, corruption, democratic institutions, historical development, sociological analysis, and Bangladeshi newspapers.

• Universidad: University of Dhaka
• Calificación: 3.02
• Autor: Shah Jahan Shuvo (Autor)
• Año de publicación: 2009
• Páginas: 58
• No. de catálogo: V1320791
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346807588
• ISBN (Libro): 9783346807595
• Idioma: Inglés
• Etiqueta: Good governance, Frees freedom, press, free speech