Governance and the media

Abstract

Using both secondary literature on the media and primary data collected via in-depth interviews with a diverse range of government officials, journalists , academics , researchers, law makers, NGO representatives , social activists and political actors , this paper examines the role and impact of a diverse range of media outlets on various aspects of governance in Bangladesh . It looks at an interlinked set of issues encompassing the national media's role as a state watchdog and shaper of public opinion, and how this is enhanced or hindered by its lack of capacity , ownership structure and internal governance .