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This week's program marked the completion of TEN years of Bangla Radio broadcast in Canberra. We thank our listeners, producers, participants, contributors and patrons who helped us achieve this milestone. We would love to get your feedback on the occasion, write us a few lines to banglaradio@gmail.com.

Part of the cover of the book 'A History of Bangladesh' by Willem van Schendel

29 June 2009

This week’s program presented an interview with Prof. Willem van Schendel, professor of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Amsterdam and author of a newly published book - 'A History of Bangladesh' - published by the Cambridge University Press. A renowned scholar of Asian history, particularly of the subcontinent and Bangladesh, Prof. Schendel talked about his recent book and its content: cultural, economic and social history of Bangladesh through the eye of a foreigner for western readership. The beautiful song played in the program 'bondhu tomar chokher majhey chinta khela korey' was sung by new generation Bangladeshi singer Krishnokoli Islam, from her album 'shurjey bandhi basha'. This week's program was produced and presented by Bina D'Costa.

22 June 2009

This week’s program presented: (1) 'desh bodoler shopne bivore manushera' - a report on the inspiring initiative undertaken by Bangladesh daily Prothom Alo on enlightening and committing people ‘to change’ for a better future and better country - written by popular Bangladeshi writer Anisul Huq, and (2) recitation of poem 'shudhu shei protisrutir jonno' by Asafuddowla from Anjohn's album 'ma amar ma'. The beautiful songs played in the program were sung by new generation Bangladeshi singers: 'bahir boley durey thako' by Habib and Nancy, 'tumi chailey brishty' by Minar Rahman, and 'da-riye achhi tomar da-rey' by Shumon'. This week's program was produced and presented by Murshed Haider Anjohn.

15 June 2009

This week’s program presented a beautiful radio drama - 'shat taka baro ana' - written by Indian writer Shanjeeb Chottopadhaya. It portrayed the 'sour-sweet' life of a Bengali couple - representing the middle class - and their struggle, little dreams and happiness. The roles were played by Indian artists Partho Ghosh and Gouri Ghosh. It was played from a CD titled 'prem' published by Music Master. This week's program was produced and presented by Ehsan Ullah.

8 June 2009

This week's program paid tribute to Bangladesh's national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on his 110th birth anniversary that was observed on 25th May 2009. He is also equally acclaimed in India. Away from their motherland Bengali expatriates have limited opportunity to know and teach their children about the life and achievement of famous Bengali poets like Kazi Nazrul Islam. This week's program presented a complete life story of Nazrul - describing his childhood, struggle in youth, rebellion against orthodoxy and oppression, nationalist activities and contribution in Bangla literature. The beautiful songs played in the program, 'mora ar jonomey hongsho mithun chhilam' was sung by Bangladesh's celebrity Nazrulgeeti singer Firoza Begum. This week's program was produced and presented by Badiuzzaman Khan.

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