Television

From the beginning of civilization to the present, man has been realizing his aspirations. Even in the age of light from darkness, man has continued his quest for discovery. Today, in the new era of civilization, people are discovering new things and mechanical techniques. Television is such an addition to science. Television is the most popular and influential media of this era.

★Discovery and interpretation of the word television:

The word 'television' is made up of the Greek word 'tele' and the Latin word 'vision'. Which means 'Doordarshan'. ‘World Poet Rabindranath Tagore is the originator of the word‘ Doordarshan ’. The word ‘distance’ means distance and ‘vision’ means seeing. That is, which can be seen from a distance. Basically television is a special kind of device. Which transmits photographs into the atmosphere with the help of a high-powered device and receives them with a transmitter and makes them visible on the screen.

★Background to the invention of television:

The German philosopher Paul Napko was the first to express his views on television. Later his theory was tested and researched. On this basis, in 1926, the English scientist John Logie Baird was the first to show the first successful black-and-white photo broadcast. In 1936, Isaac Schoenberg, a scientist of Russian descent, began broadcasting the world's first successful TV broadcast.

★The first use of television:

Television was first introduced in England in 1930. Under the supervision of American scientist Zorikin, the National Broadcasting Company began broadcasting TV in the United States at a book fair in New York. Significant advances have been made in the television system since World War II, and television became the mainstay in the developed world in the 1950's.

★Use of Television in Bangladesh:

On 25 December 1964, the Dhaka Center of Pakistan Television was inaugurated in the then East Pakistan. Later, Rampura TV was officially launched in 1986. After the War of Liberation, on 16 December 1971, Pakistan Television was transformed into Bangladesh Television. The first TV broadcast outside Dhaka was started in 1968 through the Betbunia Earth Satellite Center. The TV station was launched in Chittagong in December 1997. In the early days, television could be seen only in the houses of the rich and affluent in Bangladesh. But now TV can also be seen in middle class and ordinary houses. As a result of the advancement of technology, in addition to BTV through satellite, now there is an opportunity to watch programs on different channels in the country and abroad.

★The need for television:

Keeping pace with the times is an important issue in today's world. Education, initiation, culture, manners, customs, culture, etc. of different countries of the world can be seen and heard through television. Also-

- Educational programs can be arranged through television to free the nation from the curse of illiteracy.

- Awareness can be raised through television on the development of agriculture.

- Television can be used to expand trade and commerce as well as to promote products and market products.

★Television as a news medium:

With the advancement of technology, people are rising to the pinnacle of civilization. Satellite has turned the world into a 'Global Village'. Through this, it is becoming possible to exchange news of every moment of the world. News of any situation, including natural disasters, earthquakes, storms, is available on television from anywhere in the world.

★Television as a means of entertainment:

We can consider television as a diverse form of entertainment. Through television we get to see programs like literature, music, dance, drama, movies etc. Which is one of the ways to entertain us. People are naturally attracted to sports, entertainment, etc. And we can meet that demand through television at home. For example, we can enjoy various important sports including Olympics and World Cup without going to the playground, and we can enjoy various movies at home without going to the cinema. Besides, the role of television is important in the progress of cultural life of a nation.

★Television in the field of education:

Television is an important and effective medium for easy and convenient teaching. It is possible to teach many people together hand-in-hand. New doors are also being opened through Discovery, Animal Planet, National Geography, History and other channels. Television broadcasts, seminars, debates, etc. spread the knowledge. In addition, the information contained on television can be seen and heard at the same time, which is a suitable medium of education.

★The role of television in other cases:

There are other roles of television. E.g.

- To inform the people about the role of government in the development of the country.

- Creating public opinion on any issue.

- Maintain communication with the world.

- To expand the vision.

★Negative side:

Despite the proper advantages of television, it cannot be said that it has no disadvantages. There are also some downsides to television. E.g.

* Excessive addiction to TV is detrimental to people's physical and mental health.

* Excessive attraction to television keeps young people away from sports. As a result, they have become more interested in watching sports than playing sports.

* Bad programs broadcast on satellite are pushing the youth away from national history, tradition and culture.

* At the root of the moral degradation and social degradation of the youth is the broadcasting of ugly and gross entertainment programs.

* On the other hand, by creating attraction towards consumer goods, television is pushing the youth towards consumer-oriented life.

The success and failure of television depends largely on its use. The only way to be successful is to use television properly. It has been possible to bring the present world in the palm of one's hand through this television. Television can be an effective vehicle for the betterment of the nation and for the transition of the moral character of the nation. Therefore, it can be said without any doubt that television is a benevolent medium of mass communication and there is no way for any conscious person to deny the effective role of television.