Newspaper (Bangladesh Newspaper History)

A newspaper is a paper that gives us news of all that happens at home and abroad. It gives us news of day to day happenings of the different parts of the world. It is one of the blessings of the modern civilization. We cannot think of modern life without the newspaper. Man is curious by nature. He wants to know about various events of the world. The newspaper is the best medium to satisfy this curiosity.

Its history: 

The first newspaper was published in China. Venice of Italy was the first place where the first newspaper saw the light of the day in Europe. During the reign of Elizabeth it was published in England. The “Indian Gazette” published in 1774 was the first newspaper in the sub-continent. “The Samachar Darpan” brought out by the Missionaries of Sree Rampur was the first Bengali newspaper.

Its kinds: 

There are various kinds of newspapers in the world. They are dailies, weeklies, monthlies, fortnightlies, and so on. The daily newspaper carries the various kinds of news and views of the daily affairs of the respective country along with the whole world. So the daily newspaper is popular with all sections of people. Other kinds of newspapers are known as periodicals and magazines. The contain articles, stories, literatures, poems and some other items.

Newspapers in Bangladesh: 

In Bangladesh, the Nayadiganta, the Ittefaq, the Amardesh, the Inquilab, etc, are the important Bengali dailies. The Bangladesh Times and the Bangladesh Observer are prominent English dailies. The Robber, the Bitchitra, the Bartaman Dianka, the Chaya Chhanda, etc, are the names of weekly magazines. The Chitta Bangla and the Ananda Bichitra are fortnightly and monthly magazines, respectively.

Usefulness: 

Newspapers are very useful for all sections of people. It tells us what is happening at home and abroad. It is said that, Newspapers are a storehouse of knowledge and information. All sections of people, such as students, lawyers, politicians, traders, sportsmen, etc., are always in need of newspapers. They find in the newspaper some information that is very useful to them. It familiarizes the students with the world outside. Merchants read the newspaper to know the condition of the market, Lovers of sports go through them to get the sports news, and Politicians come to know the political news of the world. The employment seekers get useful information in it. It is for all these reasons newspapers are a great concern to all. Newspapers are also the best medium of advertisement. Businessmen bring their products and goods to the notice of a wide circle of people through it. People also express their opinions through newspapers. It is the means of communication between the government and the people.

Drawbacks: 

Newspapers have a great responsibility. Their duty is to lead the people and nation in the right way. Hence, they should furnish correct news and impartial views. But this is often ignored. As the newspapers are owned by different political parties, they provide news and express views in their own way. Really speaking, newspapers sometimes suppress the truth and spread lies. Hence, the newspaper is not always an unmixed blessing. Napoleon said, "Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets."

Conclusion: 

In spite of its drawbacks, the newspaper is the most useful thing in modern life. We cannot think of a day without it. Reading a newspaper is a good habit. The more we read newspapers, the more we can acquire knowledge. If we do not read it, we shall be like the frogs in a dark well. It is a looking glass of the modern world. So, all of us should read it regularly.

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