Cabinet approves MoU on Mass Media Cooperation with Bangladesh

Cabinet approves MoU on Mass Media Cooperation with Bangladesh

Question: ‘Prothom Alo’ is one of the leading newspapers of which of the following countries?
(a) Myanmar
(b) Bangladesh
(c) India
(d) Sri Lanka
Ans: (b)

  • On 5th April, 2017, the Union Cabinet approved MoU on Cooperation in the field of Mass Media between India and Bangladesh.
  • As per the MoU, both countries will facilitate training/study tour of personnel in the field of mass media and public relations.
  • Exchange of experts in the field of Mass Media will also be encouraged besides cooperation between educational, training and research institutions in the field of Mass Media & Communication.
  • The MoU will also facilitate exchange of publications generated by these institutions.
  • Both countries will share experiences in the field of regulations of the Mass Media activities and concerned statistical data.
  • It is notable that ‘Prothom Alo’ is one of the leading newpaper of Bangladesh.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=160565
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/cabinet-approves-mou-between-india-bangladesh-on-cooperation-in-mass-media-117040501380_1.html