SATELLITE TELEVISION
Satellite television is one of the wonders of modern science. It has added a new dimension to television. It is the most common and widespread source of entertainment. It is very useful for the gift world. It has both educative and entertaining value. But it is a cultural assault on developing nation too. Now let us discuss the uses and abuses of satellite television. It has brought about a change in communication. We watch the latest news on television. It helps us to know what is happening in the farthest corner in the world. It meets up our recreational demand. We watch movies, dramas, music, dance, sports etc on television. It has educative and moral value too. It is used for distance learning. For example; Bangladesh Open University runs educative programs on B.T.V informative programs are shown on numeral channels. The discovery channel and the National Geographic channel telecast informative programs. Television widens our knowledge. It helps us to be acquainted with the culture of different countries. It helps us to telecast our own culture and natural scenery all over the world. Thus we can attract foreign tourists. But it is a cause of anxiety for many. Some horror movies, obscene pictures, and cruel scenes are shown on television. These ruin the morality of the youngsters. These make them cruel and aggressive. These scenes greatly contribute to juvenile offences. Besides, our daily duties are neglected for it. The students are particularly harmed by it. Watching satellite television is addiction for many. It causes serious harm to our eyesight. For satellite television, our own culture, identity and tradition are getting effect. It is a bad sign for an independent country. In good, we can say that satellite television has a great importance. It should be used properly. Harmful programs are should be avoided. Only constructive programs should be enjoyed.