Social media is overwhelming in its presence in Bangladesh and, practically, all issues are on social media, running from politics to sex. Most of those who have devices will turn to social media first before beginning the day and consume content till the end of the day. Hence, the reach
Author: Afsan Chowdhury
Afsan Chowdhury is a Dhaka-based journalist, columnist and researcher on Bangladesh liberation war. He received Bangla Academy Award in 2018 for his contribution to the liberation war literature.
Challenges of Bangladesh media in transition
Bangladesh media continues to live in semi-denial as it goes through transition and the so-called professional media faces increasing pressure from many forces particularly social media. This shift of focus from the professional to the individual/social space is historically significant. For the first time, the media has become a shared
