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Mass Media in Bangladesh
Like the whole world, mass media in Bangladesh is evolving gradually and providing an easier access to information for general people. Let's have a look at this evolution. It is hard to believe that before the advent of satellite television in 1992 people in Bangladesh rarely needed a remote controller. There was only one channel, Bangladesh Television (BTV). BTV alone entertained the entire nation and kept people updated for nearly three decades. The beginning of this journey dates back to 1964 when Pakistan Television started broadcasting in the then East Pakistan. Immediately after Liberation in 1971 this television network emerged as Bangladesh Television and in 1980 it started telecasting programs in colour. Although Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra in 1971 played the vital role of inspiring a nation, the state owned radio station Bangladesh Betar took a backseat as the popularity of television increased. Still it was media that reached the far ends of the country. The first private FM radio station, Radio Today, began transmission in 2006 and once again radio entertainment started to gain attention. As FM radios are now available in cars and on cell phones, many new FM radio stations are emerging and becoming popular. Another medium that has played an important role in transmitting mass sentiments is the newspaper. Right from the first newspaper, the Daily Azad, newspapers have been privately owned by and large and had greater scope to provide unbiased news. Recently newspapers have also been seen undertaking social development programs. Prothom Alo has been the main sponsor and main organizer of Bangladesh Mathematics Olympiad since 2003. The Daily Star is at present the largest circulated English daily newspaper in Bangladesh. It was established by Syed Mohammed Ali (popularly known as SM Ali) on 14 January 1991. Now most newspapers have web versions. Online newspapers like bdnews24.com, which provide news updates throughout twenty four hours, are also coming to the fore. The Olympic Games
The ancient Greeks first had the idea of getting men together every four years to hold and witness sporting events. The idea was to have the best athletes from all over Greece gather in one field and compete every four years. The first written reference to the Games is 776 BC. They lasted until 389 AD when the emperor Theodosius I decreed that all pagan cults and practices be eliminated. It took 1503 years for the Olympics to return. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The individual responsible for its rebirth was a Frenchman named Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who came forth with the idea in 1894. In the ancient Games, each winner was given a simple crown of olive leaves. Interestingly, when the Games started again in 1896, silver medals were given to the first place winners. Later, in 1904, gold was introduced as the top prize. Now, athletes have gold for first place, silver for second and bronze for third. The Olympics' official motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius". This is Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger”. The Olympic mascot was introduced in 1968. The Games are organized and governed by the International Olympic Committee. It selects the host country. The last Olympics were held in Beijing, China. China became the 22nd nation to host the Olympic Games. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 28 sports and 302 events in this game. China topped the medal tally, winning 51 golds, 21 silvers & 28 bronze medals for the very first time. Bangladesh first took part in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. It is yet to come by an Olympic medal. The centerpiece of the 2008 Summer Olympics was the Beijing National Stadium, nicknamed "The Bird's Nest" because of its nest-like skeletal structure. The Fuwa was the mascot of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The next Olympic Games will be held in London in 2012 and in 2016 it will be Rio de Janeiro's turn to host the games.
Like the whole world, mass media in Bangladesh is evolving gradually and providing an easier access to information for general people. Let's have a look at this evolution. It is hard to believe that before the advent of satellite television in 1992 people in Bangladesh rarely needed a remote controller. There was only one channel, Bangladesh Television (BTV). BTV alone entertained the entire nation and kept people updated for nearly three decades. The beginning of this journey dates back to 1964 when Pakistan Television started broadcasting in the then East Pakistan. Immediately after Liberation in 1971 this television network emerged as Bangladesh Television and in 1980 it started telecasting programs in colour. Although Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra in 1971 played the vital role of inspiring a nation, the state owned radio station Bangladesh Betar took a backseat as the popularity of television increased. Still it was media that reached the far ends of the country. The first private FM radio station, Radio Today, began transmission in 2006 and once again radio entertainment started to gain attention. As FM radios are now available in cars and on cell phones, many new FM radio stations are emerging and becoming popular. Another medium that has played an important role in transmitting mass sentiments is the newspaper. Right from the first newspaper, the Daily Azad, newspapers have been privately owned by and large and had greater scope to provide unbiased news. Recently newspapers have also been seen undertaking social development programs. Prothom Alo has been the main sponsor and main organizer of Bangladesh Mathematics Olympiad since 2003. The Daily Star is at present the largest circulated English daily newspaper in Bangladesh. It was established by Syed Mohammed Ali (popularly known as SM Ali) on 14 January 1991. Now most newspapers have web versions. Online newspapers like bdnews24.com, which provide news updates throughout twenty four hours, are also coming to the fore. The Olympic Games
The ancient Greeks first had the idea of getting men together every four years to hold and witness sporting events. The idea was to have the best athletes from all over Greece gather in one field and compete every four years. The first written reference to the Games is 776 BC. They lasted until 389 AD when the emperor Theodosius I decreed that all pagan cults and practices be eliminated. It took 1503 years for the Olympics to return. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, in 1896. The individual responsible for its rebirth was a Frenchman named Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who came forth with the idea in 1894. In the ancient Games, each winner was given a simple crown of olive leaves. Interestingly, when the Games started again in 1896, silver medals were given to the first place winners. Later, in 1904, gold was introduced as the top prize. Now, athletes have gold for first place, silver for second and bronze for third. The Olympics' official motto is "Citius, Altius, Fortius". This is Latin for "Faster, Higher, Stronger”. The Olympic mascot was introduced in 1968. The Games are organized and governed by the International Olympic Committee. It selects the host country. The last Olympics were held in Beijing, China. China became the 22nd nation to host the Olympic Games. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) competed in 28 sports and 302 events in this game. China topped the medal tally, winning 51 golds, 21 silvers & 28 bronze medals for the very first time. Bangladesh first took part in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. It is yet to come by an Olympic medal. The centerpiece of the 2008 Summer Olympics was the Beijing National Stadium, nicknamed "The Bird's Nest" because of its nest-like skeletal structure. The Fuwa was the mascot of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. The next Olympic Games will be held in London in 2012 and in 2016 it will be Rio de Janeiro's turn to host the games.
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