DISCURSIVE STRATEGIES REGARDING POLITICS OF POWER AND PERSUASION: CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF DAWN NEWSPAPER’S EDITORIAL ABOUT HASINA’S FALL

Abstract

This study applies Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to examine the discursive strategies used in Dawn newspaper’s editorial titled “Hasina’s Fall”. The analysis focuses on how language constructs and reflects power dynamics, ideologies, and persuasive techniques within political discourse. By exploring the linguistic elements, narrative structures, and rhetorical devices, the study reveals how the editorial frames Sheikh Hasina’s political downfall, shaping readers' perceptions of leadership, governance, and political legitimacy. The findings highlight how media discourses can legitimize, challenge, or undermine political authority through subtle linguistic strategies. This research underscores the importance of media in influencing public opinion and political narratives, demonstrating how power and persuasion are intricately linked through discourse.