An independent and responsive press and media is imperative for the proper working of democracy. A free press is regarded as the fourth organ of the state which plays a “responsive role in ensuring accountability and establishing the norms of open government.”[1]It performs the role of a public watchdog and raising heated debates on economic policy, monitors election, exposes human rights abuse,
political corruption and empower woman. For any democratic nation, a media functions with responsibility as mandatory institution. It represents the concern of average citizens and reports on incidents of corruption and injustice in the society. In a democracy, a free press is an effective channel of information on the use of funds and a forum for mobilizing public opinion and bringing it to focus on abuse of funds.
political corruption and empower woman. For any democratic nation, a media functions with responsibility as mandatory institution. It represents the concern of average citizens and reports on incidents of corruption and injustice in the society. In a democracy, a free press is an effective channel of information on the use of funds and a forum for mobilizing public opinion and bringing it to focus on abuse of funds.
[1] Muhith,
A. M. A. Issues of Governance in Bangladesh,
UPL, Dhaka, 2001, p. 37.