National Institute of Mass Communication
Formation1980
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
Websitewww.nimc.gov.bd

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]

References

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


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