Infact, Radio is an electronic device through which we can hear the voice of a person sitting at the distant place. It is portable and easy to use. As it is not expensive, any man rich or poor can buy it and enjoy various programmes that are telecasted by it. It contributes a lot to our life in various fields.
The first utility of Radio is listening news. By the bounty of it, we can easily learn the current news and affairs of the whole world. News channels like voice of America BBC etc. help us to know about the world more. Today, F.M Radio built in mobile hand set is becoming popular day by day. There are several private channels which telecast various programmes like news, talk show, music, traffic updates etc.
No other media can play as much role as radio to increase awareness among mass people. It can make people conscious about various social curses like eve teasing, dowry, bribery, acid throwing etc. It also can focus on some urgent affairs like family planning. early marriage, keeping good health and so on. Sometimes Radio air special programmes for special listeners like students, farmers, children, girls, soldiers and even for housewives. Besides most of the people of our country live in village. Radio is a good media for the government to reach of them. Above all, it is a better source of entertainment for rural people.
Radio is a cheap media for advertisements. Information about new products and service is brought before millions of people through it. It has romoned the distance between the village and city to a large extent.
Radio is a good source of entertainment too. It entertains us in many ways. We can enjoy music, recitation, play, jokes through it. I also air educative programmes like debate, quize contest, discussion about various national and international issues. Those who like sports, they can enjoy live sports commentary through radio.
Radio tells us the weather forecast. People of the south part of our country live by catching fish in the sea. They always depend on radio to know about the pros and cons of weather.
At the time of war, radio is widely used. At the time of liberation war of our country, radio played an important role to unite our freedom fighters.
Though Radio has lost its past glory due to newer technologies, still it is important in our life. It is small in size, but its importance is great in our day to day life.
