I am not a journalist, a politician, or a media expert. I’m just an ordinary Bangladeshi—a reader, a voter, a parent, a worker. But I have something to say about the state of media in our country, because it affects my daily life more than I ever realized.
When I turn on the TV or scroll through Facebook, I see 10 different versions of the same story. One channel praises the government, another attacks it. One post says prices are stable, another says they’re rising sharply. Sometimes it feels like facts no longer matter—only agendas do.
How can I make informed decisions when I don't know what’s true?
The media is supposed to inform us, challenge power, and speak up for ordinary people. But often, it seems like many outlets are just mouthpieces for political parties or business interests.
I’m tired of watching debates that solve nothing. I’m tired of headlines designed to scare or provoke, rather than explain. And I’m especially tired of seeing stories that matter—like education, health, corruption, or rural development—get ignored.
I used to think social media would fix everything. Now anyone can report, right? But the reality is more complicated. Yes, I get news faster—but also a flood of rumors, fake stories, and hateful comments.
Sometimes it feels like we're drowning in noise, and the truth is just one voice lost in the crowd.
I don’t expect perfection, but I expect honesty. I want journalists who check their facts. I want outlets that admit when they get it wrong. I want news that focuses on real people, not just press conferences.
And I want to be treated like an informed adult—not manipulated, not misled, and not ignored.
Media in Bangladesh has the power to shape our nation’s future. But to do that, it needs to earn back our trust. As a citizen, I’m asking for something simple: give us the truth. Not your truth, not their truth—just the truth.
We’re ready to listen. Are you ready to speak honestly?
