Published :Wednesday, 5 August, 2015, Time : 12:00 AM View Count : 17
Dr
Wayne Wanta, Professor of the Department of Journalism of University of
Florida, USA, on Tuesday said internet and social media were
contributing to change the society and men's life along with newspapers
and electronic media at the global age. He made this remarks at the
53rd anniversary of Mass Communication and Journalism (MCJ) Department
of Dhaka University as a keynote speaker at RC Majumder Auditorium
hosted by the department. "Facebook and twitter have contributed
most in changing society and run our daily life" Watna said in his
keynote lecture titled 'The Changing Effects of the News Media.' The
professor addressed on various media and public agenda along with the
rules and regulations of printing, electronic and social media. In his speech as the chief guest, DU Vice Chancellor Prof AAMS Arefine Siddique said, "The world is a global village. So, we should improve our journalism to the global standard." MCJ
Chairperson Prof Mafizur Rahman chaired the anniversary programme where
former chairperson of the department, Prof Akhter Sultana, Prof Gulam
Rahman and Daffodil University VC were present among others.