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English conversation group of MARSS ACT [Photo: marss.org.au]

14 May 2012

This week's program introduced the Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services (MARSS) of the ACT Inc. MARSS provides programs for migrants of all ages to assist with language, welfare, employment, access and equity for people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. This week's program featured an interview with Mr. Clinton McCulloch, one of the Project Officers of MARSS. The songs played in this week’s program were sung by Indian singers Bhupen Hazarika, Bappi Lahiri, Swapan Basu and Bangladeshi chorus-singers. This week’s program was presented by Shrabani Paul and produced by Rajib Paul.

7 May 2012

This week’s program paid tribute to Bangladesh's national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on his birth anniversary to be observed on 25th May. It presented a collection of his songs from the infinite treasure of multidimensional theme songs he created that not only enriched Bangla music with a new stream but also reflected the variety of experiences, depths and emotions of his dynamic life. The Nazrul songs played in the program were sung by distinguished singers from India and Bangladesh. This week's program was produced and presented by Sheikh Lana.

30 Apr 2012

This week's program presented the second and concluding part of the onunatika - 'Ka-theke-ka'. In this week's program the husband starts a transport business from Kuala Lumpur to Australia following the advice of a more established businessman. The impact and consequences of this activity are followed. This week's program featured, in order, the voices of Shamsul Haque, Javed Mahmood Shiplu, Muhammed Haider Ali and Fahima Khan. The songs in this week's program were sung by Chandana Majumder and Shera Shwagoto. This week's program was produced and presented by Sadequr Rahman from Kuala Lumpur.

23 Apr 2012

This week’s program presented first part of a two part onunatika - ‘Ka-theke-ka’ - which is to be broadcast in consecutive weeks. The onunatika is concerned with an apparently affluent young couple who have recently moved to Kuala Lumpur from Canberra and their interactions with some of the local ‘deshi’s. The voices on this week’s onunatika were provided by Javed Mahmood Shiplu, Fahima Khan and Mohammed Haider Ali. The songs in this week’s program were sung by Aditi Mohsin and Chandana Majumder. This week’s program was produced and presented by Sadequr Rahman from Kuala Lumpur.

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