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Nearly 200 UK aid and development leaders have called on the government to reverse its decision to scrap DFID, stating that the move risks jeopardising the UK’s global Covid-19 response and the UK turning its back on the world’s poorest people. Despite government claims, the UK humanitarian and development sector was not consulted about the… Continue reading Letter to prime minister Boris Johnson urging a rethink of the DFID merger

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been struggling for the last 20 years for opening up and strengthening the community media sector including Community Radio and giving focus on its vital role as voices of the voiceless rural people from 2000. www.bnnrc.net BNNRC is in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and… Continue reading COVID-19 in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) : Adaptation Priorities – Objectives & Broadcast Contents through Community Radio & Community Visual Radio in Bangladesh

“Digital technology is shaping history. But there is also the sense that it is running away with us. Where will it take us? Will our dignity and rights be enhanced or diminished? Will our societies become more equal or less equal? Will we become more, or less, secure and safe? The answers to these questions… Continue reading United Nations Secretary-General’s Roadmap for Digital Cooperation

UNESCO Chair on Community Media is going to organize first of the GLOBAL DIALOGUES: COMMUNITY MEDIA IN THE POST-PANDEMIC WORLD on 16 June 2020 at 5:30 pm. The dialogue Curated & hosted by the UNESCO Chair on Community Media, University of Hyderabad, India The panelists of the global dialogue are; Mr. AHM Bazlur Rahman- S21BR,… Continue reading BNNRC @ GLOBAL DIALOGUES: COMMUNITY MEDIA IN THE POST-PANDEMIC WORLD

H E Mr. Abul Kalam Azad Special Envoy for the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) GCA Bangladesh Office Dear Sir, Greetings from Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC)! BNNRC is in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) accredited with World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) of the United Nations… Continue reading Very Heartiest Congratulations as Special Envoy for the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF)

Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication(BNNRC) is going to celebrate the International Day for Universal Access (IDUA) 2020 at 18 Community Radio station level in rural Bangladesh on 28 September 2020. In the meanwhile, all Community Radio Broadcasting is preparing them for celebrating the International Day for Universal Access (IDUA). The theme is to… Continue reading BANGLADESH IS GOING TO CELEBRATE THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR UNIVERSAL ACCESS (IDUA) AT COMMUNITY RADIO STATION LEVEL 2018

Dear Excellencies, We, the undersigned 460 civil society organisations (CSOs) from 115 countries, write to seek your support in ensuring the effective participation of civil society during the upcoming UN High Level Political Forum (HLPF) scheduled for 7-16 July 2020. As the preeminent multistakeholder body responsible for the review and implementation of the Sustainable Development… Continue reading BNNRC@Joint letter to UN Member States: Ensure meaningful civil society participation in the 2020 virtual UN High Level Political Forum (HLPF) | June 2020

The Free Press Awards recognise journalists and media professionals who have a strong commitment with press freedom and independent information. We will honour journalists and media professionals who continue no matter what. Free Press Unlimited wants to honour journalists who risk everything to bring us the news, media pioneers who pave the way for equality… Continue reading Free Press Awards 2020

Eight community radio & two Community Visual Radio stations of coastal areas have been started broadcasting about 160 hours cyclone bulletin due to the emergency situation, addressing Cyclone Strom Amphan. From the morning of 17th May 2020, eight community radio & two Community Visual Radio stations have been received signal number 4 from and have… Continue reading Cyclone Amphan: Community Radio Stations broadcasting 160 hours program for saving lives and livelihood of coastal people

Eight community radio & Community Visual Radio stations situated at the coastal belt areas have started broadcast about cyclone bulletin due to the emergency situation, addressing Cyclone Strom Amphan. From the morning of 17th May 2020, 8 community radio & Community Visual Radio stations have received signal number 4 from today. These eight Community Radio… Continue reading COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS IN BANGLADESH START EMERGENCY BROADCASTING TO ADDRESS THE CYCLONE STORM AMPHAN