Channelling the private way...

By Ashfaque Ahmed, Dhaka
21 July 2004, 18:00 PM
Private channels and package programmes are common jargons to our media people. From mancho (theatre stage) we have developed performers of high calibre.

We should always appreciate the fact that the theatre movement has contributed towards our cultural splendour. The movement was initiated after the independence but possibly the flow was there since long. We have seen the transformation ourselves.

I am not a connoisseur of theatre but can understand we have walked a long way on our very own to achieve a unique status. What a rewarding act it is! Very recently, a private TV channel was celebrating her anniversary and fortunately I was able to watch a programme which showed review of the programmes aired by them over the year.

I was overwhelmed by the quality of some of the programmes. Given the right ingredients, we can produce original and better subject matters.

We can live and enjoy life with national and private channels! Right now we need spirited leaders.