Bartaman

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bartaman

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the publication type?Daily Newspaper
2. What is the primary language of publication?Bengali
3. Where is Bartaman printed?The main printing is in Kolkata, but Bartaman also prints in Siliguri, Bardhaman, and Midnapore. This helps people in many towns get the paper quickly.
4. Why is Bartaman the second most read Bengali newspaper?Because it gives good quality news and keeps its readers informed. People trust its reporting and enjoy the mix of local and global stories.

Print Journalism: The practice of gathering, writing, and presenting news in printed publications like newspapers and magazines.
Circulation: The total number of copies of a newspaper that are distributed or sold to readers.
Public Discourse: The communication and discussion of ideas and issues among the general public.
Media Ecosystem: The complex network of various media outlets and their interactions within a society.