Bangladesh
The main broadcast media in Bangladesh, Radio Bangladesh and Bangladesh Television, are state-owned and favorable to the Government. Little coverage is given to the political opposition, except in the run-up to general elections when a caretaker Government takes control. Although Bangladesh Television remains the country's sole terrestrial TV channel, private satellite-delivered TV stations have established a presence. 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: There are some daily English-language papers, the most popular being the Bangladesh Observer, followed by the Daily Star and the New Nation. 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: Bangladesh Television (BTV) is Government-run. ATN Bangla, Channel i and NTV are private channels available via satellite and cable.
Radio: Betar-Radio Bangladesh is Government-run. Radio Metrowave is a commercial, music and news station aimed at younger listeners in Dhaka. The BBC World Service is available on FM in Dhaka.
