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Information warfare and psychological operations (PSYOPS) were once issues primarily associated with the military. But gradually, the media has become one of their principal actors. Today, you are seeing a good example of this. You are witnessing how media outlets become involved in PSYOPS or psychological operations.
Today, a student leader was attacked. But the media framing focused on the identity of the student leader, who he had checked into a resort with and whether a woman was accompanying him. As a result, the agenda was shifted. Instead of focusing on the attack on the student leader, attention was directed towards the "woman" who was with him. This manipulation of your attention away from the main incident is precisely what a psychological operation looks like. As a result of such an operation, you can no longer make decisions independently. You make decisions based only on the parts of the story presented to you.
I noticed another example of PSYOPS on the Facebook page of a television channel. A video is being circulated in which a woman is seen crying and pleading to be allowed to hold a procession in support of Chhatra League. She also calls for Sheikh Hasina's return and talks about the damage being caused by the government.
The television channel did not provide any separate caption or editorial input with the video. Yet such an emotionally charged video can quickly resonate with viewers. This is because people in our region often feel sympathy even when they see the suffering of their adversaries.
ঘন্টা খানেক আগে ২/৩ দিন আগের এই ভিডিও, "রাজধানীর আর্মি গলফ ক্লাবের সামনে নি'ষি'দ্ধ ছাত্রলীগের মোটরসাইকেল শোডাউন, ক'ক'টেল নিক্ষেপ" ক্যাপশন দিয়ে মানবজমিনের ফেসবুক পেইজে প্রকাশ করছে। এটা যে আগের ভিডিও সেটার ডিসক্লেইমার নাই। ফলে দর্শক সহজেই এটাকে আজকে কর্মসূচীর ভিডিও হিসেবে 'দেখবে'।
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কগনিটিভ ওয়ারফেয়ারের আসল লক্ষ্য এমন একজন মানুষ তৈরি করা, যে আর তার মতের বিরোধী কোনো কিছুই বিশ্বাস করে না, সারাক্ষণ রাগ, ভয় বা হতাশার মধ্যে থাকে আর ধীরে ধীরে নিজের সমাজ, প্রতিষ্ঠান ও প্রতিবেশীর ওপর থেকে আস্থা হারিয়ে ফেলে। এমন মানুষকে আর মিথ্যা বিশ্বাস করানোর দরকার পড়ে না, সত্যের ওপর ভরসা হারালেই সে নিজে থেকে দুর্বল হয়ে পড়ে।
কগনিটিভ ওয়ারফেয়ারের আসল লক্ষ্য এমন একজন মানুষ তৈরি করা, যে আর তার মতের বিরোধী কোনো কিছুই বিশ্বাস করে না, সারাক্ষণ রাগ, ভয় বা হতাশার মধ্যে থাকে আর ধীরে ধীরে নিজের সমাজ, প্রতিষ্ঠান ও প্রতিবেশীর ওপর থেকে আস্থা হারিয়ে ফেলে। এমন মানুষকে আর মিথ্যা বিশ্বাস করানোর দরকার পড়ে না, সত্যের ওপর ভরসা হারালেই সে নিজে থেকে দুর্বল হয়ে পড়ে।
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One of the most alarming practices in Dhaka-based media outlets is that, for the past several years, most media houses have required candidates for district correspondent positions to obtain recommendation letters from local Members of Parliament. This practice is still common.
As a result, many district correspondents begin losing their journalistic independence even before they start working. In this regard, media owners and editors bear more responsibility than politicians. They are the ones who psychologically condition their correspondents to become 'obliged' to politicians.
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This is the list of 160 daily newspapers selected to publish special supplements marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day on November 7.
I assume most of you are seeing the names of many of these newspapers for the first time today.
Are these decisions made transparently? Is there any accountability or transparency in the selection process?
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গত ২৫ অক্টোবর ভোর রাতে এক মোটরসাইকেল ব্যবসায়ীকে আটকে রেখে মারধর এবং ১০ লাখ টাকা চাঁদা দাবির অভিযোগে আইন-শৃঙ্খলা বাহিনীর হাতে গ্রেফতার হওয়া ডিজিএফআই এর দুইজন সেনা সদস্য কোর্ট মার্শালে দোষী প্রমাণিত হওয়ায় উভয়কে চাকুরী থেকে বরখাস্ত ও এক বছরের কারাদণ্ড দিয়ে বেসামরিক কারাগারে পাঠানো হয়েছে ।
ডিবিসির নিউজরুমের ফ্লোর থেকে গোয়েন্দা পুলিশ কর্তৃক তুলে নিয়ে যাওয়া ডিবিসি নিউজের বিশেষ প্রতিনিধি রাজীব ঘোষকে ছেড়ে দেয়া হয়েছে। ইকবাল সোবাহানের সাথে তার কোন সম্পৃক্ততা পাওয়া যায়নি।
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DB police have taken DBC crime reporter Rajib Ghosh from his television office. They have yet to provide a clear reason for taking him into custody and he has not been released.
Bangladesh’s elected government had promised an environment where journalists could work without fear.
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The election for the 2026–2028 term of the Association of Television Channel Owners (ATCO), the association of private television channel owners, is scheduled to be held on November 8. However, several developments have already stirred controversy in the country’s media industry ahead of the vote.
On one hand, a candidate facing lawsuits over allegations of failing to pay journalists their salaries and benefits is set to become the General Secretary unopposed. On the other hand, Maasranga Television Chairman Anjan Chowdhury, who is seeking a hat-trick victory in the presidential election, is facing a serious legal challenge to his candidacy.
According to ATCO’s latest candidate list, the election of nine directors, the Vice President, the General Secretary and the Treasurer without opposition is now only a matter of time. (Two director positions remain vacant.) However, the biggest surprise is in the race for General Secretary. Ekushey Television owner Abdus Salam is set to win the post unopposed, even though several cases against him over allegations of non-payment of journalists’ dues are still pending before labour courts in Dhaka and Chattogram.
On the other hand, the presidential post is likely to be the only position contested through voting. The candidates are Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman, Chairman of ATN Bangla and ATN News and Anjan Chowdhury, Chairman of Maasranga Television. November 5 is the final date for withdrawal of candidacy.
However, Anjan Chowdhury’s candidacy faces a major legal obstacle. ATCO is an association affiliated with the Ministry of Commerce and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). Under the Trade Organisations Rules, an office-bearer cannot hold the same position for more than two consecutive terms. Anjan Chowdhury was elected ATCO president for two consecutive terms in 2019 and 2021. His decision to contest again is therefore a direct violation of the rules.
There have long been rumours that Anjan Chowdhury held the position from the very beginning of the association with the tacit support of Salman F Rahman. Against the backdrop of the changed political circumstances, speculation is now mounting over whether his candidacy will be cancelled or whether he will be allowed to contest.
If Anjan Chowdhury’s candidacy is ultimately disqualified, the widely controversial Mahfuzur Rahman will become president.
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