Government Interference and the Freedom of Press Media. Sociological Analysis on the Newspapers in Bangladesh

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract...
• Acknowledgement: .
• Chapter One:
  • 1.0 Introduction…….........
  • 1.1 Rationale of the study.
  • 1.2 Importance of the study.
  • 1.3 Objectives of the study.
  • 1.4 Limitations of the study..
• Chapter Two:
  • 2.0 Bangladeshi Media and Historical Development
  • 2.1 Post-Martial Law Regime and Media Boom....
  • 2.2 Freedom of Press and Security of Media People ..
  • 2.3 Freedom of the Press 2008: In state of emergency
  • 2.4 Laws and Restrictions Governing Freedom of the Press in Bangladesh......
  • 2.5 Press Council of Bangladesh.......
  • 2.6 No Right to Information.....
  • 2.7 Journalists' and Owners' Associations
  • 2.8 Newspaper's political Tag and government influence.
  • 2.9 News Coverage, another key form of influence.........
  • 2.10 Development Issues and Perspectives.…………………..\n
• Chapter Three:
  • Government and Free Media Connection- Theoretical Links
  • 3.1 The Rationale for the Research in Context of Bangladeshi Newspapers..
• Chapter Four:
  • 4.0 Methodology.
• Chapter Five:
  • 5.0 Results of the Study.
  • 5.1 The Press Media: Going Ahead Amid Barriers
  • 5.2 The Press Media and Society Connection
  • 5.3 News Coverage: Government, Politics, Policies and Society.
  • 5.4 Corruption Reporting: Development and Governance issues..
• Chapter Six:
  • 46.0 General Discussion.

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The research monograph, "Government Interference and the Freedom of Press Media: A Sociological Analysis on the Newspapers in Bangladesh," examines the complex relationship between government actions and media freedom in Bangladesh. The study investigates how governmental activities impede the freedom of the press, particularly in the context of Bangladeshi newspapers. The study aims to provide a sociological analysis of the prevailing situation.

• The historical development of media in Bangladesh, including the post-martial law era
• The impact of government policies and regulations on media freedom
• The role of corruption and lack of democratic institutions in shaping the media landscape
• The influence of government and political affiliation on news coverage
• The challenges and opportunities faced by the press in Bangladesh.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The first chapter provides an introduction to the study, outlining its rationale, importance, objectives, and limitations. Chapter two delves into the historical development of Bangladeshi media, focusing on the post-martial law era and the rise of a media boom. It also examines the state of press freedom, the laws and restrictions governing media, and the influence of government and political affiliations on the press. Chapter three delves into the theoretical frameworks linking government and free media, specifically in the context of Bangladeshi newspapers. Chapter four outlines the methodology employed in the research, including the use of secondary sources and interviews with relevant stakeholders. Chapter five presents the findings of the study, examining the challenges faced by the press in navigating government interference, the relationship between the press and society, and the impact of government influence on news coverage. Chapter six offers a general discussion of the findings.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Key themes and concepts explored in the study include press freedom, government interference, media regulation, political influence, corruption, democratic institutions, historical development, sociological analysis, and Bangladeshi newspapers.