The Role of Newspaper in Modern Life Newspaper/The Role of Newspaper in Modern Life

Introduction: Newspaper is the means of carrying news of both home and abroad. It is the storehouse of knowledge. It is one of the blessings, of modern life. It is our daily companion and a part of our life. In fact, we cannot think of modern life without newspaper.

Its history: Newspaper was first published in China. During the rule of Queen Elizabeth it was first published in England. Before the English rule there was particularly (নির্দিষ্টভাবে) no newspaper in this sub-continent. The India Gazette' was the first printed newspaper in this sub-continent. It was published in 1774. The first Bengali newspaper named 'Samachar Darpan' was published by the missionaries of Srerampore. Now newspapers have made much progress. We have a good number of newspapers in our country.

Its kinds: Newspapers are of various kinds. They are dailies, weeklies, fortnightlies, monthlies and even quarterlies. Daily newspaper provides us with current news of the day. Others are known as periodicals and magazines. They contain stories, poems, essays, novels and dramas etc.

Common dailies/ Newspapers in Bangladesh: There are a number of English and Bengali newspapers in Bangladesh. They are The Daily Star, The Bangladesh Observer, The Daily Independent, The New Age, The Financial Express, The Daily Prothom Alo, The Daily Somokal, The Daily Janakantha, The Daily Jugantor, The Ittefaq, The Daily Destiny, The Jai Jai Din, The Weekly Evidence, The Saptahik 2000, The Ekhon and so on.

Usefulness/ Its merits/ Importance/ The value of newspaper Newspapers give us both information (তথ্য) and pleasure. It provides us with local news, world news, trade news, market news, sports news, advertisements and features. Most newspapers publish regular literary and educational subject-matter. So, a newspaper attracts people of all sections. Newspaper plays an important role to people of all classes. It keeps us in close contact with the current affairs of the world. It helps the growth of public opinion (জনমত) and contains views on current topics.

Its demerits/ Misuses/ Drawbacks: Newspaper is not an unmixed blessing. It sometimes publishes excess and embarrassing information. It also publishes false or partial news and views. Sometimes it preaches violence and incites war. This is surely a misuse of newspaper.

Conclusion: It is true that newspaper has some defects. But without newspaper, modern life can not be imagined.

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Newspaper

Introduction Newspapers are a key source of information and current events. It is one of the blessings of modern life. It is our daily companion and a part of our life. In fact, we cannot think of modern life without newspaper.

Its history Newspaper was first published in China Around the 7th century. It was called Kaiyuan Za Bao (Bulletin of the court). 'The India Gazette' was the first printed newspaper in this sub-continent. It was published in 1774. The first Bengali newspaper named 'Samachar Darpan' was published by the missionaries of Srerampore.

Its kinds: Newspapers are of various kinds. They are dailies, weeklies, fortnightlies, monthlies and even quarterlies. Daily newspaper provides us with current news of the day.

Famous Newspapers in Bangladesh: There are a number of English and Bengali newspapers in Bangladesh. Among them The Daily Star, The Bangladesh Observer, The New Age, The Financial Express, The Daily Prothom Alo. The Daily Somokal. The Daily Janakantha. The Daily Jugantor, The Ittefaq, etc. are famous.

Usefulness: Newspapers give us both information (তথ্য) and pleasure. It provides us with local news, world news, trade news, market news, sports news, advertisements and features. It keeps us in close contact with the current affairs of the world. It helps in farming public opinion.

Its demerits Newspaper sometimes publishes false or partial news and views. It can create violence and incite war.

Conclusion Newspapers play a vital role in keeping people informed and shaping public opinion.