Hartal and media's role
The question posed by Sir Frank Peters made us ponder. He said, “What would happen if a hartal were announced in Bangladesh, but the media (television, radio and press) totally ignored it and would not give the announcement even a mention?” That's a challenging and stimulating question that deserves serious consideration. The opposition usually holds a press conference before calling a hartal. If the media collectively refused to convey the message, it's doubtful if the hartal would even get off the ground. Hartal is most damaging to our economy and it is ruining our image abroad. What contribution is the media making towards mitigating the untold sufferings of innocent families who live from hand to mouth? Maybe the media should reconsider its role.
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