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Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences

Interactive Options in Online Newspapers of Bangladesh
Mashihur Rahman

Abstract: Interactivity is said to be a great challenge for online journalism. This study conceptualizes dimensions of interactivity. Total 28 online newspapers of Bangladesh have been reviewed according to these dimensions. Results show that the newspapers provide token interactive options. Contents availability and access to the contents are the most prevalent options in these sites. However, users are not empowered to add information, stories to the site and newspapers do not provide options for blogging, chatting, discussions- the real options for interpersonal communication.

How to cite this article
Mashihur Rahman , 2008. Interactive Options in Online Newspapers of Bangladesh. Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 5: 620-624.

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