The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) brings unprecedented challenges for our society, both nationally and globally. Public authorities must make significant decisions that affect public health, civil liberties and people’s prosperity. The public’s right to access information about such decisions is vital. As a global community, we recognise that resources may be diverted away from usual… Continue reading Access to information in the context of global pandemic COVID-19
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World Press Freedom Day in the Era of COVID-19: Community Radio Provides Life-saving Information to Rural Communities of Bangladesh on COVID-19
The Speakers lauded the significant role of Community Radios of Bangladesh for prevention of COVID-19 pandemic in the discussion meeting organized by community radios to mark the 27th World Press Freedom Day 2000. Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) was planned to observe the day in a different manner in line with the… Continue reading World Press Freedom Day in the Era of COVID-19: Community Radio Provides Life-saving Information to Rural Communities of Bangladesh on COVID-19
CONSIDER FOR EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM SOCIAL OBLIGATORY FUND (SOF) FOR COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS IN CRISIS DUE TO COVID-19 RURAL BROADCASTING!
World Press Freedom Day 2020: COVID-19: Challenges of Community Media to Ensure Free Flow of Information in the Crisis and Way Forward in Bangladesh. Pandemic COVID-19 Corona virus has been disrupted lives across the world, none of us is out of danger globally and locally. The mass media and journalism are facing same challenges like others. People’s… Continue reading CONSIDER FOR EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM SOCIAL OBLIGATORY FUND (SOF) FOR COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS IN CRISIS DUE TO COVID-19 RURAL BROADCASTING!
27th World Press Freedom Day 2020: COVID-19: Challenges of Community Media to Ensure Free Flow of Information in the Crisis and Way Forward
27th World Press Freedom Day 2020 is going to be observed in all Community Radio Stations in Bangladesh simultaneously on May 03, 2014. In the meanwhile, all Community Radio stations are preparing them for celebrating the day in Bangladesh at Community Radio station level with support from Free Press Unlimited & Bangladesh NGOs Network for… Continue reading 27th World Press Freedom Day 2020: COVID-19: Challenges of Community Media to Ensure Free Flow of Information in the Crisis and Way Forward
NGOs are working for COVID-19 Prevention in coordination with local administration – K M Abdus Salam, Director General, NGO Affairs Bureau
Mr. K M Abdus Salam, DG NGO Affairs Bureau highlighted in an exclusive interview with Bangladesh Community Radio Stations organized by BNNRC that NGOs are working for COVID-19 Prevention in Bangladesh in coordination with local administration. He has mentioned that COVID-19 is a world pandemic; NGOAB has taken some preparatory initiatives after the direction of… Continue reading NGOs are working for COVID-19 Prevention in coordination with local administration – K M Abdus Salam, Director General, NGO Affairs Bureau
Experiences about COVID-19 Community Broadcasting in Bangladesh
Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication(BNNRC) has been mobilizing all community radios for developing and broadcasting awareness building programs on COVID-19: Coronavirus contamination to protect lives and livelihoods since March 1, 2020 in Bangladesh. Programmatic interventions in response to COVID-19: The COVID -19 demands cooperation among government, CSOs, local business communities, multi-stakeholders. BNNRC are… Continue reading Experiences about COVID-19 Community Broadcasting in Bangladesh
Community Radio Response to the COVID-19 : Media Coverage Local | National | International |
Like national media, Community Radio Broadcasers are at the front-line of action on the COVID-19 outbreak across the rural areas in Bangladesh. Sixteen Community Radio stations are doing everything to maintain our services and to respond to the growing needs of our community during this crisis. The Community radios are broadcasting altogether 50… Continue reading Community Radio Response to the COVID-19 : Media Coverage Local | National | International |
Consider for Emergency Government Financial Support for Sixteen Community Radio Stations in Crisis due to COVID-19 Rural Broadcasting!
H E Sheikh Hasina Hon’ble Prime Minister, Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh Subject: Consider for Emergency Government Financial Support for Sixteen Community Radio Stations in Crisis due to COVID-19 Rural Broadcasting! Dear Sir, Greetings from Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC)! BNNRC represents the community media sector to Government, Industry, Regulatory Bodies,… Continue reading Consider for Emergency Government Financial Support for Sixteen Community Radio Stations in Crisis due to COVID-19 Rural Broadcasting!
Community Radio Response to the COVID – 19 Pandemic in Bangladesh published by Forbes Magazine
We have the pleasure to share you regarding Community Radio Response to the COVID – 19 Pandemic in Bangladesh has published by Forbes magazine by Christine Ro. We are sending herewith the link for your happy reading. https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinero/2020/04/03/washing-hands-with-ash-and-other-covid-19-information-from-bangladeshi-community-radio/#7df3a17c4ce3 Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been mobilizing all community radios for developing and broadcasting awareness building programs… Continue reading Community Radio Response to the COVID – 19 Pandemic in Bangladesh published by Forbes Magazine
Community Radio Response to the COVID – 19 Pandemic in Bangladesh
Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has been mobilizing all community radios for developing and broadcasting awareness building programs on COVID-19: Coronavirus contamination to protect lives and livelihoods since March 1, 2020. www.bnnrc.net Now sixteen Community Radios stations in Bangladesh have been broadcasting 60 hours Coronavirus prevention education in line with the National Preparedness… Continue reading Community Radio Response to the COVID – 19 Pandemic in Bangladesh