Digital Media and Political Communication in Bangladesh: A New Wave of Democratic and Pluralistic Politics?

Digital Media and Political Communication in Bangladesh: A New Wave of Democratic and Pluralistic Politics?

Political communication

digital media

pluralism

Bangladesh

democracy

A healthy and democratic political community is built on effective and meaningful communication among diverse political groups and individuals. Political engagement in earlier days was confined to a limited number of people, which often impeded the rational criticism and effective- ness of public policies. In Bangladesh, many people remain outside the boundaries of policymaking. To a cer- tain degree, traditional media failed to bridge the gap be- tween public and political authority. Digital media has re- cently entered into public life and offers various groups a chance to engage in political communication. Even com- munication through digital media has started to deter- mine the fortune of political events in Bangladesh like elsewhere in the world. Therefore, digital media, as a key player in political communication, has to be studied care- fully. In this article, it has been discussed why and how digital media has earned power regarding political com- munication. This study also seeks the state of democracy and political pluralism in contemporary Bangladesh. Identifying three key players of Bangladesh politics: polit- ical leaders, political activists, and grassroots citizens, this article further elucidates the nature of their chemistry in the digital age.

Al-Zaman, Md. Sayeed

Artha Journal of Social Sciences; Vol. 19 No. 2 (2020): Artha Journal of Social Sciences; 1 - 19

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0975-329X

Centre for Publications, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore

2020-04-01

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