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BNNRC, 24 August. 2013 The Ministry of Information, People’s Republic of Bangladesh called for application for initiating new Community Radio Stations in Bangladesh for the 2nd phase on 21 August, 2013. Earlier, Government has declared Community Radio Installation, Broadcasting and Operation Policy 2008 and called for application in the same year. Now 14 Community Radio… Continue reading Ministry of Information, called for application for initiating new Community Radio Stations in Bangladesh

The World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC Asia Pacific) and the SAARC Information Centre (SIC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work jointly for the development of community broadcasting in South Asia.The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) alliance includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The… Continue reading South Asian Seminar on Enhancing role of Community Radio and Promoting Positive Social Change, August 25-27 2013 in Kathmandu, Nepal

The launching event of “Teachers’ Handbook” under the project titled “Basic English Language for Outreach Radio Audience(BELFORA)” was held on June 22,2013 at the Conference Room of Moulvibazar Municipality, Moulvibazar. The program was organized by Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication(BNNRC) and Radio Pollikontho, Moulvibazar under the support of the American Center, Embassy of… Continue reading The launching event of “Teachers’ Handbook” under the project titled “Basic English Language for Outreach Radio Audience(BELFORA) “

In Bangladesh Now 14 Community Radio Stations are on-air for aiming to ensure empowerment and right to information for the rural community . They are broadcasting altogether 120 hours program per day on information, education, local entertainment and development motivation activities in line with MDG. Around 536 Youth Women & Youth are now working with those… Continue reading Role of Community Radio for Achieving Millennium Development Goals (MDG) in Rural Bangladesh

The Community Radio Stations of the country, in cooperation with local Press Clubs, observed 20th World Press Freedom day on 3rd May, 2013 with support from Free Press Unlimited & Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC). On the occasions of observing the day celebration, 433 rural journalists joined in seminar, discussions, rally and… Continue reading Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in All Media: 20th World Press Freedom Day on 3rd May jointly observed by Community Radio Stations & Local Press Club in Bangladesh

BNNRC, Dhaka May 14, 2013 Six Community Radio Stations operated in coastal region of Bangladesh are now continuously working to address the upcoming cyclone “Mahasen”. Information are being provided to the community regarding preparedness for saving their lives ,cattles and assets by 435 staffs and volunteers and 24,102 listener members of listeners clubs around the… Continue reading Six Community Radio Stations operated in coastal region of Bangladesh are now continuously working to address the upcoming cyclone “Mahasen”

Community media are widely recognized by governments, international development agencies, and civil society organizations alike as key agents of participatory development. Their reach and practices are a unique way of reaching and involving people. This is particularly true of community radio, the most prevalent of all community media, which is a vital alternative both to… Continue reading Strengthening Human Rights and Public Voices through Community Radio in Bangladesh

Recently Voice of America Bangla Service celebrated its 55th founding anniversary.

Community Radio “Pollikontho 99.2 won the “Family Planning Media Award 2013” in the print & electronic media radio category for its

Participatory development with a people-centric vision can make an effective promotion of community radios in