Bangladesh Communications
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Media
The constitution guarantees press freedom, but journalists are subject to regular harassment from the police and political activists. Bangladeshi newspapers are diverse, outspoken and privately owned. English-language titles appeal mainly to the educated urban elite. The authorities sometimes withdraw foreign publications from circulation over articles or images considered malicious or offensive.
Press
• The main English-language weeklies include Holiday.
• The main Bengali dailies are Dainik Ittefaq and Dainik Jugantor.
• Almost all these newspapers are published in Dhaka and circulated throughout the country.
TV
• ATN Bangla, Channel One and Banglavision are private channels available via satellite and cable.
Radio
• Radio Metrowave is a commercial, music and news station aimed at younger listeners in Dhaka and Chittagong.
• The BBC World Service is available on FM in Dhaka.
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