http://rulrepository.ru.ac.bd/handle/123456789/632 2026-04-07T23:10:59Z http://rulrepository.ru.ac.bd/handle/123456789/1116 Use of Social Media for Political Campaign: A Comparative Study On Politicians of Three Countries Sarker, Dipayon The use of social media in politics has persistent to develop in recent times. Digital media is dynamic the style politicians move with public overcoming any barrier like ne'er previously. In recent years, social media are a unit a unit a unit same to possess a sway on the public talk and communication among the society. Specially, social media square measure further and extra used in political context. Further recently, microblogging services and social network sites square measure a unit believed to possess the potentia I for increasing political participation. whereas Twitter is also a glorious platform for users to unfold not alone information commonly however collectively affairs of state publically through their networks, political establishments ( politicians, political parties, political foundations, etc.) have collectively begun to use Facebook pages or teams for the aim of getting into direct dialogs with voters and exciting further political discussions. Belief is that the central to democracy. Presently Bangladesh government is ennobling individuals to make digital world. Up to presently it's legendary that such quite work has not conducted in Bangladesh before. It results square measure useful to make effective social auditory communication for politicians. This Thesis is Submitted to the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism , University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh for The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z http://rulrepository.ru.ac.bd/handle/123456789/1050 Use of Social Media for Political Campaign: A Comparative Study on Politicians of Three Countries Sarker, Dipayon The use of social media in politics has persistent to develop in recent times. Digital media is dynamic the style politicians move with public overcoming any barrier like ne'er previously. In recent years, social media are a unit a unit a unit same to possess a sway on the public talk and communication among the society. Specially, social media square measure further and extra used in political context. Further recently, microblogging services and social network sites square measure a unit believed to possess the potential for increasing political participation. whereas Twitter is also a glorious platform for users to unfold not alone information commonly however collectively affairs of state publically through their networks, political establishments (politicians, political parties, political foundations, etc.) have collectively begun to use Facebook pages or teams for the aim of getting into direct dialogs with voters and exciting further political discussions. Belief is that the central to democracy. This Thesis is Submitted to the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh for The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z http://rulrepository.ru.ac.bd/handle/123456789/654 Cultural Imperialism through Film: A Study on James Bond Movies Islam, A.B.M. Saiful The 'James Bond', undoubtedly, is one of the most renowned and long running film series in the history of films. The films have been being produced regularly since 1962 to the present times. Technically or legally, the films are being maintained and controlled by the American peoples through its copyrights, trademarks and financial process though the Bond films are mostly known as British productions. Nowadays, the United States is seen as the world dominant film industries, and the 'James Bond' films are the cultural tool for America to empire the world with the association of Britain through their 'special relationship' policy. In addition, the Americans are not only to take possession of the dominant status around the world, but also shows considerable concern for the emergency of globalization, where cultural notions can flow freely across the nations. Under this freely flowing concept, American cultural imperialism is constructed on a powerful appropriation or copyright of transnational ideas. Six movies of different times have been selected as the sample of the present study. These are Dr. No (1962), Live and Let Die (1973), Octopussy (1983), Golden Eye (1995), Casino Royale (2006) and the Sky fall (2012). Textual analytical method of qualitative content analysis has been used to find out the nature of 'James Bond' movies' cultural imperialism. Considering text analysis, the films' narratives as well as its related discourses have been examined in the present study. The study states that culturally dominant ideology puts up a lot in extending empires as is the case for the 'James Bond' movies. The use of some tools, such as- cinema has changed the means of controlling spheres and assimilating cultures. The 'James Bond' film is a proper case in point, which demonstrates how Anglo-American policy makers are standardizing Western culture and making profits from it. In addition, the study argues that the American cultural products, presented in the world market and highly advanced by the use of technologies, have an important function in Americanizing the world culture, which is being overwhelmed by the representation of different images. Furthermore, modernity makes the nucleus of cultural domination since it has the psychological persuasive to be a focus for the people. It makes them experience inferior and then accept the Western life style unconsciously. The findings, analyzed within the theoretical framework indicate that the 'James Bond' movies diffuse, penetrate and promote Anglo-American ideology. Especially, the movies of 'James Bond' patronize American imperialism very actively and effectively since the global industrial structure of the United States strengthens its hegemony. And this study, despite having substantial difficulties and obstacles, attempts to disclose the inherently very close tie with cultural imperialism of the 'James Bond' movies. This thesis is Submitted to the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh for The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z http://rulrepository.ru.ac.bd/handle/123456789/650 Youth Participation in Social Networking Sites (SNSs) in Bangladesh: A Study on Impact of Changing Patterns of Communication and Interpersonal Relationship on Personal Life Rahman, Mahabubur The present study shades some light on the changing patterns of communication and interpersonal relationship of youth of Bangladesh through Social Networking Sites (SNSs) and their impact on the personal life of them. To date there has not been a study in Bangladesh which directly analyze SNSs role in the changing patterns of communication and interpersonal relationship of youth of Bangladesh. The present study focuses on three aspects: 1) SNSs uses patterns among youth of Bangladesh 2) SNSs role in changing patterns of communication and interpersonal relationship on personal life of the youth of Bangladesh 3) SNSs impact on the personal life of youth of Bangladesh. To fulfill the objectives of the study, two groups of university students were assembled: 1) SNSs user group (students who are using only Face book as SNS) 2) SNSs non-user group (students who are not using any SNS). The study draws an overall picture of SNSs uses pattern of university students of Bangladesh qualitatively. The qualitative data is also supplemented by quantitative data. Data have been collected by means of interviews. University of Rajshahi has been selected as the location of the present study. 90 students (45 from the users' group and 45 from the non-users' group) of this university have been interviewed using structured and semi-structured questionnaires respectively. The study charts the impact of SNSs by comparing family relationship, love affairs, friendship, study habit, social interaction, entertainment/time-passing habit and sleep time of SNSs user group and the non-user group. The data is presented in tables and figures. The differences in above seven issues between the two groups are then analyzed. The findings of the study suggest that traditional interpersonal relationship patterns with friends, families and boyfriends/girlfriends are enjoying a colossal change with the elusive touch of SNSs. The study reveals that SNSs have a positive impact on the social interaction of university students of Bangladesh. On the other hand, the findings also show that, SNSs impact adversely on the traditional study, sleeping and entertainment habit of the young users. The result of the study clearly indicates that, SNSs impacts negatively on the traditional interpersonal relationship patterns of the youth of Bangladesh. The study suggests that new media literacy is essential for the youth of Bangladesh so that they can understand its positive and negative impact. This thesis is Submitted to the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi, Bangladesh for The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z