Introduction:
A newspaper is a paper that gives us news of all that happens
home and abroad. It gives us news of day to day happenings of
the different parts of the world. It is one of the blessings
of the modern civilization. We cannot think of modern life without
the newspaper. Man is curious by nature. He wants to know about
various events of the world. The newspaper is the best medium to
satisfy this curiosity.
Its history:
The first newspaper was published in China. Venice of Italy was
the first place where the first newspaper saw the light of the day
in Europe. During the reign of Elizabeth it was published in
England. The Indian Gazette published in 1774 was the first
newspaper in the sub-continent. The Samachar Darpan brought
out by the Missionaries of Sree Rampur was the first Bengali
newspaper.
Its kinds:
There are various kinds of newspapers in the world. They are
dailies, weeklies, monthlies, fortnightlies, and so on. The daily
newspaper carries the various kinds of news and views of the daily
affairs of the respective country along with the whole world. So
the daily newspaper is popular with all sections of people. Other
kinds of newspapers are known as periodicals and magazines. The
contain articles, stories, literatures, poems and some other
items.
Newspapers in Bangladesh:
In Bangladesh the Nayadiganta, the Ittefaq, the Amardesh, the
Inquilab etc are the important Bengali dailies. The Bangladesh
Time and the Bangladesh Observer are prominent English dailies.
The Robber, the Bitchitra, the Bartaman Dianka, the Chaya Chhanda
etc are the names of weekly magazines. The Chitta Bangla and the
Ananda Bichitra are fortnightly and monthly magazine respectively.
Usefulness:
Newspaper is very useful to all sections of people. It tells us
what is happening at home and abroad. It is said that, Newspapers
is a store house of knowledge and information. All sections of
people such as Students, Lawyers, Politicians, Traders, and
Sportsman etc are always in need of newspapers. They find in
the newspaper some items of information that are very useful
to them. It familiarizes the students with the world outside.
Merchants read the newspaper to know the condition of the market,
Lovers of sports go through them to get the sports news, and
Politicians come to know the political news of the world. The
employment seekers get useful information in it. It is for all
these reasons newspapers are a great concern to all. Newspaper
is also the best medium of advertisement. Business men bring
their products and goods to the notice of a wide circle of
people through it. People also express their opinions
through newspapers. It is the means of communications
between the government and the people.
Draw backs:
Newspapers have a great responsibility. Their duty is to lead
the people and nation in right way. Hence they should furnish
correct news and impartial views. But this is often ignored.
As the newspapers are owned by different political parties,
they provide news and express views in their own way. Really
speaking, newspapers sometimes suppress the truth and spread
lies. Hence newspaper is not always an unmixed blessing.
Napoleon said, "Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared
than a thousand bayonets".
Conclusion:
In spite of its draw-backs newspaper is the most useful thing in
modern life. We cannot think of a day without it. To read newspaper
is a good habit. The more we read newspaper, the more we can
acquire knowledge. If we do not read it, we shall be like the
frogs in a dark well. It is a looking glass of the modern world.
So, all of us should read it regularly.
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