National Institute of Mass Communication explained

National Institute of Mass Communication
Formation:1980
Headquarters:Dhaka, Bangladesh
Region Served:Bangladesh
Language:Bengali

National Institute of Mass Communication is a state owned educational institute that specializes in mass communication and journalism in Bangladesh.[1] [2] Its headquarters are located at A, A. W. Chowdhury Road, Darus Salam Thana, Dhaka. Shahin Islam, ndc is the incumbent director general of the institute.[3]

History

National Institute of Mass Communication was established in 1980 as the National Broadcasting Academy. In 1984, according to the recommendation of the Martial Law Committee, of the regime of General Hussain Mohammad Ershad, the National Broadcasting Academy was renamed to National Institute of Mass Communication. Aside from providing courses related to communication the institute also carries out research into mass media. It is under the Ministry of Information.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Media enjoying 'full freedom' under AL-led govt . 15 January 2019 . The Daily Star.
  2. News: Voice of America (VOA) Sponsors Radio Broadcasting Workshop with Bangladesh Betar . 15 January 2019 . VoA.
  3. News: Don't report only law enforcers' version . 15 January 2019 . The Daily Star . 14 December 2018 . en.
  4. Web site: Introducing NIMC . nimc.gov.bd . 15 January 2019.