Media

Time to rethink media transformation

Media today has transformed into a spectacular performance focused on visibility.

Trump's war with the US media

Trump now appears to be doubling down on his anti-media rhetoric in his first month in office

Post-August media landscape / Allegiance shifts, so do faces at the helm

Bangladesh’s media industry has seen some major shake-ups, with more than two dozen outlets shuffling leadership positions following the July mass uprising last year.

Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.

REFLECTIONS / Byting wisely: The varying narratives of nationalism and independence

So in the spirit of Independence, I urge my reader to exercise independence of consumption—to question what you are buying, what you are reading, what you are watching, and which of these you are really given the freedom to choose.

How media lies to you about what love is

Setting a flimsy standard of what an ideal relationship should look like.

Opinion / Let’s not interpret old media through a modern lens

Historical backdrop and our understanding of the relevant historical backdrop are important when we try to study a material or even enjoy it.

Bangladeshi TV shows fail to cater to ageing audiences

Older audiences have always relied on TV for clean and engaging content reflective of our local lifestyle.

FEATURE / Can we justify censorship in culture?

The panel spoke broadly about censorship, #MeToo movement, mob mentality, cancel culture, JK Rowling, and social media echo chambers. 

May 13, 2016
May 13, 2016

Pochettino extends with Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino signs a contract extension until 2021, the club said yesterday, ending media speculation the Argentine could be tempted elsewhere.

April 23, 2016
April 23, 2016

3 TV journo hurt in Brahmanbaria AL attack

Three television media journalists have been attacked allegedly by Awami League men while covering vote rigging in Brahmanbaria Sadar.

April 23, 2016
April 23, 2016

Journalist Probir Sikdar appeals for security

Journalist Probir Sikdar has appealed to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to ensure that he does not become a victim of forced

April 20, 2016
April 20, 2016

RSF expresses serious concern over freedom of expression in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has moved two notches up to 144th position among 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index-2016 prepared by Reporters Sans Frontières. But the Paris-based advocacy group voices serious concern over the state of freedom of expression in Bangladesh.

April 17, 2016
April 17, 2016

Rehman’s wife visits UK High Commission, seeks justice

Senior journalist Shafik Rehman’s wife Taleya Rehman meets two officials of British High Commission and sought fair justice for her husband, who was arrested in a case filed for attempting to abduct and kill Sajeeb Wazed Joy.

April 16, 2016
April 16, 2016

Govt sometimes failed to protect press freedom

The Bangladesh government has "sometimes failed" to protect the freedom of speech and media, the US has said in its Country Reports

April 11, 2016
April 11, 2016

HC stays proceedings of 72 cases against Star editor

High Court stays for three months the proceedings of 72 cases against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam. The court also issues a rule upon the authorities concerned to explain as to why the initiation and continuation of the cases should not be declared illegal. The rule is returnable in three weeks, the court says.

March 30, 2016
March 30, 2016

Newspaper owners must pay staff’s income tax: SC

The Supreme Court upholds a wage board provision that instructs the owners of newspapers and news agencies to pay the income tax of their employees.

February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016

Media was under pressure after 1/11, says Inu

The Daily Star editor's recent comment revealed that the mass media was forced to publish lies and distorted and partial information during the tenure of the 2007-2008 caretaker government, Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu said yesterday.

February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016

Media, critical of govt, under severe pressure

Bangladesh has been taken to task by Amnesty International for becoming increasingly dangerous for those speaking their minds.