Ageing Issues in Different Medias in Bangladesh

Electronic and printed medias role

Media Media is a term that refers to all

print, digital, and electronic means of communication.

From the time the printing press was created (and even before), technology has influenced how and where information is shared.

Types of Media In order of introduction, they are: Print (books, pamphlets, 

newspapers, magazines, etc.) from the late 15th century

Recordings (gramophone records, magnetic tapes, cassettes, cartridges, CDs, DVDs) from the late 19th century

Types of Media Cinema from about 1900 Radio from about 1910 Television from about 1950 Internet from about 1990 Mobile phones from about 2000

Print Newspaper

This shift away from newspapers as a source of information has profound effects on societies. When the news is given to a large diverse conglomerate of people, it must (to appeal to them and keep them subscribing) maintain some level of broad-based reporting and balance.

Television and Radio

Radio programming obviously preceded television, but both shaped people’s lives in much the same way.

In both cases, information (and entertainment) could be enjoyed at home, with a kind of immediacy and community that newspapers could not offer.

Film

The film industry took off in the 1930s, when color and sound were first integrated into feature films.

Like television, early films were unifying for society: As people gathered in theaters to watch new releases, they would laugh, cry, and be scared together.

New Media

 encompasses all interactive forms of information exchange.

These include: social networking sites, blogs, podcasts, wikis, and virtual worlds. Clearly, the list grows almost daily.

New Media New media tends to level the playing field

in terms of who is constructing it, i.e., creating, publishing, distributing, and accessing information (Lievrouw and Livingston 2006),

as well as offering alternative forums to groups unable to gain access to traditional political platforms, such as groups associated with the Arab Spring protests (van de Donk et al. 2004).

Media of Bangladesh

The media of Bangladesh refers to the print, broadcast and online mass media available in Bangladesh. The Constitution guarantees press freedom and freedom of expression within "reasonable restriction“.

 

Media of Bangladesh The Bangladeshi media is ranked

at 120 th out of 178 countries on the Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index, with 1st being most free( Worldwide Press Freedom Index ).

Media of Bangladesh Bangladesh has a multiparty

parliamentary democracy with two major political parties, with a presidential head of state.

Parliamentary elections are held every 5 years.

The local government system is weak. There is a pluralistic and free print media

Media of Bangladesh The state-owned and controlled

broadcast media environment is undergoing change with the advent of several privately owned television channels under a

government licensing system. Strong national NGOs have

significant socio-economic influence.

Media’s role in projecting ageing issues underscored

Country’s ageing population to ‘hit 5cr by 2050’

Senior citizens in Dhaka on 4 October2013, stressed the need for more pro-active role of the media in promoting their rights as the country’s ageing population is set to hit 5 crore by 2050.

Ageing Issues in the Country’s Media The discussion programme on Ageing

Issues in the Country’s Media was arranged by Bangladesh Association for the Aged and Institute of Geriatric Medicine (BAAIGM) at its headquarters in the capital.

BAAIGM this year also honoured seven senior media personalities for their contributions to journalism, particularly for their efforts to promote the causes of senior citizens in society.

a seven-point charter of demand, including a seven-point charter of demand,

including: Addressing a discussion meeting-cum-reception to senior media figures, they also pressed for a seven-point charter of demand, including:

the introduction of a separate beat to cover ageing issues in all media houses and

regular publication and broadcast on such issues both in print and electronic media.

a seven-point charter of demand, including Their other demands include avoiding

fragmented, distorted and negative attitude towards the elders in news presentation,

unveiling programmes to inspire the young generation to help the disabled elders,

highlighting the achievements of senior citizens at national and international levels,

a seven-point charter of demand, including carrying reports/stories in the

media designed to heighten awareness about the rights of older people and

harnessing elderly persons’ experiences and wisdom to the betterment of the society.