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18 Apr 2005 MP3
Coverage of Sydney's 'Boishakhi Mela' - live recording of the mela, stalls and people [Ehsan Ullah]
04 Jul 2005 MP3
Coverage of Association's Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti function 'Pushpanjali' - Part 1 [Ehsan Ullah]
11 Jul 2005 MP3
Coverage of Association's Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti function 'Pushpanjali' - Part 2 [Ehsan Ullah]
23 Jan 2006 MP3
Recording from Association functions in 2005: 'Projonmo', 'Shemai' and 'Pushpanjali' [Ehsan Ullah]
30 Jan 2006 MP3
Features: 'Bishwa Ijtema', 'Jatio Shangeet Utsav', Dhaka Film Festival and Azimpur Grave digger Shona Mia [Avijit Sarker]
06 Feb 2006 MP3
Feature: the use of 'Bangla' language in - 'song' and 'science' !! [Sadequr Rahman]
20 Feb 2006 MP3
Coverage of Canberra's Multicultural Festival and observance of 21st February outside Bangladesh [Ehsan Ullah]
17 Apr 2006 MP3
Jibanananda Das poems and 'lokgeeti' on the theme of 'Banglar Nodi' commemorating the Bangla New Year [Ehsan Ullah]
28 Aug 2006 MP3
Reflections of changing lifestyles in Bangladesh and Canada (from an article written by Nahid Kabir, Toronto, Canada) [Ehsan Ullah]
16 Apr 2007 MP3
Radio coverage of Canberra 'Boishakhi Mela' 1414 organised by Bangladesh Australia Association Canberra [Iskander Chowdhury]
23 Jul 2007 MP3
Emotions and feelings of Bangladeshis in three parts: 'desh', 'bhalobasha' and 'bishonnota' from literature and song [Bina D'Costa]
06 Aug 2007 MP3
Interview - Shoeb Ahmad Shourav, new generation Bangladeshi music composer and his experimental music [Sadequr Rahman]
01 Oct 2007 MP3
Usage of foreign words in Bangla language, and short story - 'Coca Cola' - by Dr. Mohammad Zafar Iqbal [Murshed Haider]
03 Dec 2007 MP3
(1) Short story - 'shompadok' - by Rabindranath Thakur, and (2) a brief history of short stories in Bangla language [Dalia Nilufar]
19 Jan 2009 MP3
Interview: Dr. Hanne-Ruth Thompson, Bangla teacher at the London University - fascination with Bangla language [Sadequr Rahman]
01 Jun 2009 MP3
Tribute: Bulbul Chowdhury - pioneer of modern dance in Bangladesh and founder of Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts [Dalia Nilufar]
08 Jun 2009 MP3
Tribute: Kazi Nazrul Islam - national poet of Bangladesh on his 110th birth anniversary observed on 25th May 2009 [Badiuzzaman Khan]
22 Feb 2010 MP3
Language Martyr's Day in Canberra and interview with Mr. Raquib ud Dowla, a leader of the 21st Feb 1952 procession [Ehsan Ullah]
22 Mar 2010 MP3
Tribute to Bangladesh's cultural icon and founder of Chhayanat Waheedul Haque on his third death anniversary [Sadequr Rahman]
12 Mar 2012 MP3
Composition of poems and songs on - 'boshonto utshab' - the traditional festival to welcome spring in Bangladesh [Paromita Dey]
02 Apr 2012 MP3
History and cultural tradition of Bangla New Year celebration in Bangladesh [Shamsuddin Shafi Biplob]
11 Jun 2012 MP3
Series: 'bangladesher band shongeet' (Episode 1) - 'Souls' and an interview with Bangladeshi singer Tapan Chowdhury [Arupa Sarkar]
18 Jun 2012 MP3
Interview: Ferdausi Rahman, distinguished singer of Bangladesh, on her life at the end of a long music career [Dalia Nilufar]
Bappa Majumder
16 Jul 2012 MP3
Series: 'bangladesher band shongeet' (Episode 2) - 'Dalchhut' formed by Bappa Majumder and Sanjeeb Chowdhury [Arupa Sarkar]
'Kaler Jatra' - a performance by Padatik Natya Sangsad at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka [Photo: Daily Star]
21 Jan 2013 MP3
Jatra: 'noroker phool' [Part 1] - centred around social issues prevalent in the sub-continent by folk-theatre troupe Kohinoor Opera [Ehsan Ullah]
'Muktir Gaan' - Song of Freedom [Image: Cover from documentary film 'Muktir Gaan']
18 Feb 2013 MP3
Evolution of Bangla nationalist songs over the last two centuries shaped by history, country and people [Dalia Nilufar]
The 'provatt ferry' at the Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra [Photo: Ajoy Kar]
25 Feb 2013 MP3
The 'provatt ferry' and discussion on commemorating the month of language martyrs and International Mother Language Day at the Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra [Ajoy Kar]
Jatio Shaheed Minar in Dhaka, Bangladesh [Photo: Internet]
04 Mar 2013 MP3
Interview: The experience of learning Bangla - Ms. Sarah Burns, and some beautiful music [Paromita Dey]
Poster: Canberra Country Music Festival (15-17 Nov 2013) [Info: visitcanberra.com.au/Events/Festivals-and-celebrations]
22 Apr 2013 MP3
A selection of Australian country songs highlighting the Australian cultural heritage [Obaidul Haque]
29 Apr 2013 MP3
Jatra: 'kagojer phool' [Part 2] - conflict between the traditional indian culture and the modern culture introduced by the British [Ehsan Ullah]
'bhasha boichitrer bangladesh' - The diverse dialects of Bangladesh
13 May 2013 MP3
Composition of songs and conversation representing some regional spoken dialects of Bangladesh [Dalia Nilufar]
Aboriginal rock art [Image: www.travelnt.com]
03 Jun 2013 MP3
Love songs of the Iwaidja speaking Australian aborigines from the Northwestern Arnhem Land [Obaidul Haque]
Jatra: 'babu-go shindurer daam onek' [Part 2]
08 Jul 2013 MP3
Jatra: 'babu-go shindurer daam onek' [Part 2] - women in brothels, their status in society and their expectations from life [Ehsan Ullah]
29 Jul 2013 MP3
A collection of poems from album 'ma amar ma' recited by Murshed Haider Anjohn [Ehsan Ullah]
Bengali poet and playwright Shukanto Bhattacharya (15 August 1926 - 13 May 1947) [Photo: Internet]
19 Aug 2013 MP3
A tribute to revolutionary Bengali poet Shukanto Bhattacharya [Arupa Sarkar]
Bangladeshi rock star Shuvo at the Canberra Concert on 6 Sep 2013 [Photo: Priyanka Biswas]
09 Sep 2013 MP3
Coverage of Bangladeshi rock star Shuvo's Canberra concert held on 6 Sep 2013 [Avijit Sarker]
Ms. Farzana Brownia from Channel i at a recent Canberra function [Photo: Priyanka Biswas]
16 Sep 2013 MP3
Interview: Ms. Farzana Brownia - 15th anniversary celebration of Bangladeshi TV Channel i [Raquibul Sheikh]
'Char Adhyay' - a drama based on a novel by Rabindranath Thakur and directed by Sombhu Mitra
23 Sep 2013 MP3
Drama: 'Char Adhyay' - [Part 1] based on a novel by Rabindranath Thakur and directed by Sombhu Mitra [Ehsan Ullah]
Blooming tulips in Canberra annual flower show Floriade [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
07 Oct 2013 MP3
Interview: Salma Akbar - the practice, promotion and popularity of Tagore songs in Bangladesh [Sakiba Rahman]
'Char Adhyay' - a drama based on a novel by Rabindranath Thakur and directed by Sombhu Mitra
18 Nov 2013 MP3
Drama: 'Char Adhyay' - [Part 2] based on a novel by Rabindranath Thakur and directed by Sombhu Mitra [Ehsan Ullah]
Dance with Rabindranath Thakur’s song performed by the ‘Kalamandalam’, Kolkata [Photo: Wikipedia]
02 Dec 2013 MP3
A collection of new age Rabindranath Tagore songs influenced by the western and modern music [Ehsan Ullah]
Bangladeshi band artist Nakib Khan
20 Jan 2014 MP3
Tribute to Nakib Khan during his recent Canberra concert and a collection of his popular songs [Newton Muhury]
Poster of the 'Mother Language Day Walk'
24 Feb 2014 MP3
Coverage of the 'Mother Language Day Walk' held on Friday 21 February 2014 in Canberra [Sheikh Lana]
Shahid Minar on 21st February
03 Mar 2014 MP3
Practicing 'Bangla' language, culture and heritage among young children in Canberra [Paromita Dey]
Two short stories 'Stri charitra' and 'Putra' written by Indian writer Bonoful
24 Mar 2014 MP3
Two short stories 'Stri charitra' and 'Putra' written by Indian writer Bonoful [Sakiba Rahman]
Stage performance in Sydney Boishakhi Mela 2014 [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
28 Apr 2014 MP3
Sydney Boishakhi Mela 2014 organised by the Bangabandhu Council Australia - Part 1 [Ehsan Ullah]
Stage performance in Sydney Boishakhi Mela 2014 [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
05 May 2014 MP3
Sydney Boishakhi Mela 2014 organised by the Bangabandhu Council Australia - Part 2 [Ehsan Ullah]
Bangladeshi band singer Shafin Ahmed [Photo: Wikipedia.com]
19 May 2014 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi band singer Shafin Ahmed in Canberra concert [Zaheen Rahman]
Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam (24 May 1899 - 29 August 1976) [Image: maamatimanush.tv]
26 May 2014 MP3
Tribute: Kazi Nazrul Islam - national poet of Bangladesh on his 115th birth anniversary [Sheikh Lana]
'Probashir Cinema' - Mr. Golam Mostafa, Mr. Abhijit Deonath and Mr. Zia Ahmed [Image: wallcoo.net]
09 Jun 2014 MP3
Interview: Expatriate Bangla cinema producers - Mr. Golam Mostafa, Mr. Abhijit Deonath and Mr. Zia Ahmed [Ehsan Ullah]
The songs of Bengali Baul saint Fakir Lalon Shah [Sketch: YouTube.com]
23 Jun 2014 MP3
Fakir Lalon - the songs of the Bengali Baul saint and an icon of religious tolerance [Luna Purification]
Stage Drama: 'Tiner Tolowar' directed by Utpal Dutta - Part 1
28 Jul 2014 MP3
Stage Drama: 'Tiner Tolowar' directed by Utpal Dutta - Part 1 [Ehsan Ullah]
Stage Drama: 'Tiner Tolowar' directed by Utpal Dutta - Part 2
11 Aug 2014 MP3
Stage Drama: 'Tiner Tolowar' directed by Utpal Dutta - Part 2 [Ehsan Ullah]
Stage Drama: 'Tiner Tolowar' directed by Utpal Dutta - Part 3
25 Aug 2014 MP3
Stage Drama: 'Tiner Tolowar' directed by Utpal Dutta - Part 3 [Ehsan Ullah]
Stage Drama: 'Tiner Tolowar' directed by Utpal Dutta - Part 4
08 Sep 2014 MP3
Stage Drama: 'Tiner Tolowar' directed by Utpal Dutta - Part 4 [Ehsan Ullah]
Pandit Ram Kanai Das (1935-2014) [Photo: facebook.com]
15 Sep 2014 MP3
Tribute: Pandit Ram Kanai Das (1935-2014), the legendary folk song scholar and maestro of Bangladesh [Paromita Dey]
'Phagun Phooler Anonde' - musical performance by Spondon Canberra [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
22 Sep 2014 MP3
Canberra based musical group Spondon's musical performance 'Phagun Phooler Anonde' [Luna Purification]
Poster for Bangladeshi singer Rumana Islam's Canberra concert held on 13 June 2014
29 Sep 2014 MP3
Bangladeshi singer Rumana Islam's Canberra concert on 13 June 2014 [Ehsan Ullah]
Jatra: 'ahollyar ghum bhangchhey' - Part 1
06 Oct 2014 MP3
Jatra: 'ahollyar ghum bhangchhey' [Part 1] - centred on social issues prevalent in the sub-continent by folk-theatre troupe Bharoti Opera [Ehsan Ullah]
Indian film actress Suchitra Sen (1931-2014) [Image: wikimedia.org]
03 Nov 2014 MP3
Remembering Bengali film actress Suchitra Sen (1931-2014): a collection of her movie songs [Zaheen Rahman]
Bangladeshi painter and print maker Rokeya Sultana [Image: www.rokeya-sultana.com]
10 Nov 2014 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi painter and print maker Rokeya Sultana - inspiration from nature [Obaidul Haque]
Folk opera: 'Ma, Mati, Manush' performed by Notto Company [Image: Print by Rokeya Sultana]
02 Feb 2015 MP3
Folk opera: 'Ma, Mati, Manush' (Part 1) by folk-theatre troupe Notto Company [Ehsan Ullah]
Folk opera: 'Ma, Mati, Manush' performed by Notto Company [Image: Print by Rokeya Sultana]
09 Feb 2015 MP3
Folk opera: 'Ma, Mati, Manush' (Part 2) by folk-theatre troupe Notto Company [Ehsan Ullah]
Folk opera: 'Ma, Mati, Manush' performed by Notto Company [Image: Print by Rokeya Sultana]
16 Feb 2015 MP3
Folk opera: 'Ma, Mati, Manush' (Part 3) by folk-theatre troupe Notto Company [Ehsan Ullah]
Mother Language Day - 'Language Walk' held in Canberra [Photos: Fahimul Islam]
23 Feb 2015 MP3
Coverage of the Mother Language Day - 'Language Walk' held in Canberra on 21 Feb 15 [Sheikh Lana]
Bangladeshi singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya at her concert in Canberra - 28 Feb 15 [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
02 Mar 2015 MP3
Bangladeshi singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya's Canberra concert on 28 Feb 2015 - Part 1 [Ehsan Ullah]
Indian singer Rupankar Bagchi [Photo: rupankar.com]
06 Apr 2015 MP3
Indian singer Rupankar Bagchi's Canberra concert - interview and recordings [Paromita Dey]
Bangladeshi singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya at her concert in Canberra - 28 Feb 15 [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
13 Apr 2015 MP3
Bangladeshi singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya's Canberra concert on 28 Feb 2015 - Part 2 [Sakiba Rahman]
Jatra: 'shanjher shanai' - Part 1
20 Apr 2015 MP3
Jatra: 'shanjher shanai' (Part 1) - highlighted social issues of the sub-continent by opera group Agragami [Ehsan Ullah]
Stalls at the Canberra Boishakhi Mela 1422 [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
27 Apr 2015 MP3
'Canberra Boishakhi Mela 1422' - Bangla New Year 1422 celebration in Canberra [Raquibul Sheikh]
Jatra: 'shanjher shanai' - Part 2
04 May 2015 MP3
Jatra: 'shanjher shanai' (Part 2) - highlighted social issues of the sub-continent by opera group Agragami [Ehsan Ullah]
Bappa Mazumdar at his Canberra concert on 24 April 2015 [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
11 May 2015 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi singer Bappa Mazumdar during his Canberra concert on 24 Apr 2015 [Sheikh Lana]
Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam (24 May 1899 - 29 August 1976) [Image: Internet]
25 May 2015 MP3
Tribute: Kazi Nazrul Islam - national poet of Bangladesh on his 116th birth anniversary [Ehsan Ullah]
Bangladeshi singer Tahsan Rahman Khan [Photo: tombd.com]
01 Jun 2015 MP3
Bangladeshi singer Tahsan Rahman Khan's Canberra concert on 11 Apr 2015 [Zaheen Rahman]
Canberra singer Sheikh Lana on her solo album cover 'shonge amar chol' [Image: Aajob Records]
15 Jun 2015 MP3
Interview: Canberra singer Sheikh Lana - launch of her first solo album 'shonge amar chol' [Ehsan Ullah]
Jatra: 'du tukro ma' - Part 1 [Image: Tapestry exhibition at the Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts]
29 Jun 2015 MP3
Jatra: 'du tukro ma' (Part 1) - highlighted the social issues of the sub-continent [Ehsan Ullah]
Jatra: 'du tukro ma' - Part 2 [Image: Tapestry exhibition at the Bengal Gallery of Fine Arts]
06 Jul 2015 MP3
Jatra: 'du tukro ma' (Part 2) - highlighted the social issues of the sub-continent [Ehsan Ullah]
Sunil Gangopadhyay, the bauls of Bengal and a letter from home [Image: YouTube.com]
13 Jul 2015 MP3
Commemoration: 17th year of Bangla Radio Canberra broadcast - programs from archive [Fahmida Ehsan]
Indian novelist Suchitra Bhattacharya (10 January 1950 - 12 May 2015) [Image: thehindu.com]
03 Aug 2015 MP3
Tribute: Indian novelist Suchitra Bhattacharya (1950 - 2015) - a perceptive observer of human relationships [Shireen Ahmad]
Nasir Ali Mamun - 'The Poet of the Camera' [Photo: Nasir Ali Mamun]
31 Aug 2015 MP3
Interview: Pioneering portrait photography in Bangladesh - photographer Nasir Ali Mamun [Obaidul Haque]
Interview: Bangladeshi singer Ferdousi Rahman [Photo: megainsane.com]
21 Sep 2015 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi singer Ferdousi Rahman about her present life and family [Sakiba Rahman]
'kobita guchchha' - recited by Bratati Bandopadhyay and Sutapa Bandopadhyay [Image: YouTube]
19 Oct 2015 MP3
A collection of Bengali poems recited by Bratati Bandopadhyay and Sutapa Bandopadhyay [Ehsan Ullah]
Bangladeshi rock singer Ayub Bachchu in recent Canberra concert [Photo: Syed Ali]
26 Oct 2015 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi rock singer Ayub Bachchu during his recent Canberra concert [Sheikh Lana]
Wishes and gratitude of current presenters of Bangla Radio Canberra on its 15th anniversary [Image: Internet]
16 Nov 2015 MP3
Wishes and gratitude of current presenters of Bangla Radio Canberra on its 15th anniversary [Ehsan Ullah]
Father of the nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman among the artists of Bangladesh Betar [Photo: Lutfar Rahman]
14 Dec 2015 MP3
Special presentation: Role of Bangladesh Betar during the liberation war - Mazharul Islam [Obaidul Haque]
Graduation day of Bangla Academy Australia, Sydney [Photo: Anwar Akash]
28 Dec 2015 MP3
Special presentation: Bangla Academy Australia – Promoting Bangla language and culture in Australia – Anwar Akash [Ehsan Ullah]
Christmas holidays: Canberra expatriate's movie Salt Bridge and Oscar, and tribute to legedary singer Subir Sen [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
04 Jan 2016 MP3
Canberra expatriate's movie Salt Bridge shortlisted for Oscar and tribute to legendary singer Subir Sen [Ehsan Ullah]
Making of 'Salt Bridge' movie in Canberra: Abhijit Deonath, Alakananda Deonath and Paromita Dey [Image: saltbridgemovie.com]
11 Jan 2016 MP3
Making of 'Salt Bridge' movie in Canberra: excitement and experience - Abhijit Deonath, Alakananda Deonath and Paromita Dey [Ehsan Ullah]
Sculpture 'Amar Ekushey' in Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka [Photo: dailystar.com]
01 Feb 2016 MP3
Interview: Professor Anisuzzaman - history of Bangla language and the International Mother Language Day [Fahmida Ehsan]
'Jibon-mrityur bunone'- A collection of Jibanananda Das poems recited by Shoumitra Chattapadhay, Golam Mustafa and Shubarna Mustafa [Image: www.positive-light.org]
15 Feb 2016 MP3
A collection of Jibanananda Das poems recited by Shoumitra Chattapadhay, Golam Mustafa and Shubarna Mustafa [Shrabani Paul]
Meeting to defy 'Section 144' on 21 February 1952 that unfolded the historic events [Photo: Prof. Rafiqul Islam - Wikimedia.org]
22 Feb 2016 MP3
Professor Anisuzzaman: Life and work of Bengali language activist Justice Muhammad Habibur Rahman [Obaidul Haque]
The immortal 21st February [Image: anandabazar.com]
29 Feb 2016 MP3
Observance of Ekushey February in Canberra, Sydney and West Bengal, India [Ehsan Ullah]
Sabrina Porshi in Canberra [Image: bdentertainers.com]
14 Mar 2016 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi new generation singer Sabrina Porshi during her recent Canberra concert [Raquibul Sheikh]
Azizul Hakim in Canberra [Image: thedailystar.net]
21 Mar 2016 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi actor Azizul Hakim and his wife script-writer Zinat Hakim [Raquibul Sheikh]
Role of Bangladesh Betar in the liberation war [Photo: positive-light.org]
28 Mar 2016 MP3
Special presentation: The history and role of Bangladesh Betar in the liberation war of Bangladesh [Shamsuddin Shafi]
Canberra Sarod Shondhya [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
04 Apr 2016 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi maestros Ustad Shahadat Hossain Khan (Sarod) and Ustad Yusuf Ali Khan (Tabla) [Shampa Barua]
History and significance of the celebrations of Bangla New Year - poet Asad Chowdhury [Image: news.xinhuanet.com]
11 Apr 2016 MP3
Interview: Poet Asad Chowdhury - History and significance of the celebrations of Bangla New Year [Obaidul Haque]
Sydney Boishakhi Mela 2016 [Photo: Tulip Chaudhury]
18 Apr 2016 MP3
Sydney Boishakhi Mela 2016 organised by the Bangabandhu Council Australia - covered by Dr. Abed Chaudhury [Fahmida Ehsan]
The diversity and practice of Nazrul Sangeet - Yasmin Mushtari [Image: thedailystar.net]
25 Apr 2016 MP3
Interview: Singer Yasmin Mushtari - the beauty, diversity and practice of Nazrul Sangeet [Sheikh Lana]
Bangla New Year celebration on campus - UNSW @ ADFA in Canberra [Photo: Tasneem Rahman]
02 May 2016 MP3
Coverage: 'Boishakh Boron 1423' function organised by UNSWBD at ADFA, Canberra [Tasneem Rahman]
155th birth anniversary of poet Rabindranath Thakur [Photo: voiceseducation.org]
09 May 2016 MP3
A tribute to poet Rabindranath Thakur on his 155th birth anniversary [Luna Purification]
'Shuvo Buddha Purnima' [Image: Ehsan Ullah]
23 May 2016 MP3
Commemoration: 'Buddha Purnima' - birth, enlightenment and death anniversary of Lord Buddha [Shampa Barua]
Anima Roy in Canberra [Image: thedailystar.net]
30 May 2016 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi Rabindra Sangeet singer Anima Roy during her recent Canberra concert [Sheikh Lana]
Bangladesh Australia Association Canberra's Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti function [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
06 Jun 2016 MP3
Coverage: Bangladesh Australia Association Canberra's Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti function (Part 1) [Sheikh Lana]
Souls and Shunno's Canberra charity concert poster [Image: ATN Canberra Inc]
13 Jun 2016 MP3
Coverage: Bangladeshi rock bands Souls and Shunno's Canberra charity concert [Arupa Sarkar]
Amazing musical and artistic mind of famous scientists (Part 1) [Image: Tasneem Rahman]
20 Jun 2016 MP3
Science: Amazing musical and artistic mind of famous scientists (Part 1) [Tasneem Rahman]
Children's literature and songs in Bengali language [Image: play.google.com]
27 Jun 2016 MP3
Children's literature and songs in Bengali language [Luna Purification]
Latest shape of north Canberra's Gungahlin mosque - June 2016 [Image: abacm.net.au]
04 Jul 2016 MP3
Interviews: An update on the Gungahlin Mosque project in north Canberra [Raquibul Sheikh]
Bangladesh Australia Association Canberra's Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti function [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
11 Jul 2016 MP3
Coverage: Bangladesh Australia Association Canberra's Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti function (Part 2) [Arupa Sarker]
Bangladesh Australia Association Canberra's Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti function [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
18 Jul 2016 MP3
Coverage: Bangladesh Australia Association Canberra's Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti function (Part 3) [Sheikh Lana]
Humayun Ahmed - Ekti chhoto golper nam (13 Nov 1948 - 19 Jul 2012) [Image: Tasneem Rahman]
25 Jul 2016 MP3
Tribute: Humayun Ahmed (1948-2012) - the greatest storyteller Bangladesh ever had on his fourth death anniversary [Tasneem Rahman]
[Archive: 2010] Tribute to Bangladesh's legendary Baul singer and composer Shah Abdul Karim [Image: Bangla Radio]
22 Aug 2016 MP3
[Archive: 2010] Tribute to Bangladesh's legendary Baul singer and composer Shah Abdul Karim - his life and popular songs [Rajib Paul]
Caption: The Rising Story of Bangladeshi Band Music [Image: Tasneem Rahman]
29 Aug 2016 MP3
The rising story of Bangladeshi band music (1970-1990) [Tasneem Rahman]
Rais Bhuiyan - subject of Kathryn Bigelow's new film and 'The True American' book [Image: scpr.org]
12 Sep 2016 MP3
Interview: Rais Bhuiyan - a tale of mercy and forgiveness (Part 2) [Raquibul Sheikh]
Farewel poet Shahid Qadri (1942-2016) [Image: risingbd.com]
19 Sep 2016 MP3
Tribute to Shahid Qadri - the Bengali poet of urbanism and modernity who died on 28 August 2016 [Shamsuddin Shafi]
‘Jaago Bahe Konthe Shobai’ - Tribute to writer Syed Shamsul Haque (27 Dec 1935 - 27 Sep 2016) [Image: Tasneem Rahman]
03 Oct 2016 MP3
Tribute to Syed Shamsul Haque - Bangladeshi poet, lyricist and writer who died on 27 September 2016 [Tasneem Rahman]
Durga Puja 2016 celebration in Canberra [Photo: Avi Sarkar]
10 Oct 2016 MP3
Coverage of Durga Puja 2016 celebration in Canberra [Arupa Sarkar]
Lakshmi Puja in Bengal [Image: bhakti-online.com]
17 Oct 2016 MP3
The origin and rituals of Lakshmi Puja [Shrabani Paul]
Canberra based musical group Spondon's 10th anniversary [Photo: Spondon]
31 Oct 2016 MP3
Canberra based musical group Spondon's 10th anniversary celebration [Luna Purification]
Bangladeshi magician Jewel Aich in Canberra - An Interview [Photo: thedailystar.net]
07 Nov 2016 MP3
An intimate interview with Bangladeshi magician Jewel Aich in Canberra [Raquibul Sheikh]
The real life and strange death of poet Jibanananda Das [Image: Rajib Paul]
21 Nov 2016 MP3
A blog post on real life and strange death of poet Jibanananda Das by Imran Niloy [Shrabani Paul]
Interview with the Bangla rock-music group 'Miles' (Part 1) [Images: Miles]
28 Nov 2016 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi rock-music group 'Miles' during their recent Canberra performance (Part 1) [Raquibul Sheikh]
Interview with the Bangla rock-music group 'Miles' (Part 2) [Original image: eventbee.com]
05 Dec 2016 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi rock-music group 'Miles' during their recent Canberra performance (Part 2) [Raquibul Sheikh]
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Christmas tree [Source: historymyths.wordpress.com]
26 Dec 2016 MP3
Traditional practices and symbolism of Christmas observed around the world [Luna Purification]
'Probaho' - the Bangla music group from Auckland, New Zealand [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
02 Jan 2017 MP3
The story and songs of 'Probaho' - the Bangla music group from Auckland, New Zealand [Ehsan Ullah]
Drama 'Payer Awaj Pawa Jay' produced by Theatre and directed by Abdullah Al Mamun, 1976 [Photo: departmag.com]
06 Feb 2017 MP3
[Archive: 2001] Interview: Mr. Ramendu Majumdar and part drama 'Payer Awaj Pawa Jay' [Ehsan Ullah]
History of Bangla language - Professor Anisuzzaman [Image: thedailystar.net]
13 Feb 2017 MP3
[Archive: 2001] Interview: Professor Anisuzzaman - History of Bangla language (part 2) [Sakiba Rahman]
International Women's Day - March 8 [Image: acelebrationofwomen.org]
06 Mar 2017 MP3
Commemoration: International Women's Day (8 March) highlighted by poems and song [Tulip Chaudhury]
Moushumi Bhowmik's songs of Bengalees' past and an uplifting future [Photo: Huzzatul Mursalin Apu, from book 'Positive Light']
13 Mar 2017 MP3
A collection of songs of Indian Bengali singer and songwriter Moushumi Bhowmik [Sadequr Rahman]
Farewell Kalika Prasad Bhattacharya (1961-2017) - We will remember you [Photo: wionews.com]
20 Mar 2017 MP3
Tribute: Popular Bengali folk singer Kalika Prasad Bhattacharya (1961-2017) [Shamsuddin Shafi Biplob]
About poetry: Recitation artiste Shimul Mustafa - an interview [Photo: wordpress.com]
10 Apr 2017 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi recitation artiste Shimul Mustafa - poetry and life [Sheikh Lana]
Remembering Satyajit Ray [Image: bollywoodlife.com]
01 May 2017 MP3
Remembering Satyajit Ray the greatest film maker on his 96th birth anniversary [Luna Purification]
'Canberra Boishakhi Mela 1424' [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
15 May 2017 MP3
Coverage: 'Canberra Boishakhi Mela 1424' organised by Bangladesh Australia Association Canberra - Pt 1 [Raquibul Sheikh]
Canberra Bangla School students' presentation at the Boishakhi Mela 1424 [Photo: Canberra Bangla School]
22 May 2017 MP3
Coverage: 'Canberra Boishakhi Mela 1424' organised by Bangladesh Australia Association Canberra - Pt 2 [Tasneem Rahman]
Dance artistes welcome monsoon at the day-long monsoon festival at Bangla Academy, Dhaka on 12 June 2015 [Photo: dhakatribune.com/Syed Zakir Hossain]
29 May 2017 MP3
A composition of songs by Bangladesh's national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam on 'monsoon' [Sheikh Lana]
Poet Rabindranath Thakur during his late age [Image: caravandaily.com]
17 Jul 2017 MP3
A collection of Rabindra-shangeet paying tribute on poet's 76th death anniversary [Shrabani Paul]
If you remember me on a rainy night - In memory of Kamal Dasgupta and Feroza Begum [Images: Internet]
24 Jul 2017 MP3
Tribute: Legendary music personalities: Dr. Kamal Dasgupta and Ms. Feroza Begum [Shampa Barua]
Let's Work for Bangladesh (LWFB) - Thank You Evening [Photo: Shamsuddin Shafi Biplob]
07 Aug 2017 MP3
Coverage: Let's Work for Bangladesh (LWFB) musical evening with Salma Akbar, Sajed Akbar, Aliva Salmeen Evana and Subah Akbar [Raquibul Sheikh]
Caption: 'Boshonto Boron' - Welcoming Spring [Image: Colors of life | Syful Rony | Flickr]
21 Aug 2017 MP3
The history and evolution of the celebration of Spring arrival in Bengal [Shamsuddin Shafi Biplob]
Bangladesh through the eye of second generation expatriates [Photo: The Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra - Ehsan Ullah]
30 Oct 2017 MP3
Viewpoints: What does it mean to be of a Bangladeshi origin growing up in Australia? [Tulip Chaudhury]
'Muhurto' presents 'Hridoy Jurey Bangladesh' [Image: poster by Muhurto]
06 Nov 2017 MP3
Coverage: 'Hridoy Jurey Bangladesh' - charity concert organised by ‘Muhurto’ in Canberra [Zaheen Rahman]
Bangla short story 'Modhumaloti' written by Sharadindu Bandopadhay [Image: visualhunt.com]
13 Nov 2017 MP3
Reading of a Bangla short story 'Modhumaloti' originally broadcast by Radio Mirchi, Kolkata [Ehsan Ullah]
Poems of liberation [Image: Rayerbazar Boddho Bhumi/Rashid Talukder in 1971]
20 Nov 2017 MP3
A collection of poems 'Muktir Kobita' on the theme of Bangladesh's liberation war [Shamsuddin Shafi]
'Kothae Kothae Je Raat Hoey Jae' - Pulak Bandopadhay [Image: YouTube.com]
27 Nov 2017 MP3
Stories behind the creation of super-hit Indian Bengali songs in the 60s and 70s - Pulak Bandyopadhyay [Shampa Barua]
'Kothae Kothae Je Raat Hoey Jae' - Pulak Bandopadhay (Part 2) [Image: YouTube.com]
08 Jan 2018 MP3
Stories behind the creation of super-hit Indian Bengali songs in the 60s and 70s - Pulak Bandyopadhyay (Part 2) [Shampa Barua]
'Esho Debi Esho E Aloke' [Image: shortday.in]
22 Jan 2018 MP3
Commemoration: 'Saraswati Puja' - a beautiful composition of songs, recitals and significance of the celebration [Shampa Barua]
A discussion of Rabindranath Tagore's novel 'Chokher Bali' from the younger generation of Canberran-Bengalis [Image: in.bookmyshow.com]
29 Jan 2018 MP3
New generation's voice: A discussion of Rabindranath Tagore's novel 'Chokher Bali' [Adiba Ahmed]
Interview: Rashedul Hasan - 24th position at the MasterChef Australia 2017 contest [Image: dhakatribune.com]
05 Feb 2018 MP3
Interview: Bangladeshi contestant Mr. Rashedul Hasan at the MasterChef Australia contest in 2017 [Shamaruh Mirza]
Shahiduzzaman Selim in Canberra [Image: thedailystar.net]
12 Feb 2018 MP3
Interview: Popular Bangladeshi theatre, television and film actor Shahiduzzaman Selim during his recent Canberra performance [Raquibul Sheikh]
'Amar Bhaiyer Rokte Rangano Ekushe February Ami Ki Bhulite Pari?' [Image: flikr/Sadat Mainuddin]
19 Feb 2018 MP3
Significance of the Language Martyrs' Day and activities to observe the day in Canberra [Sheikh Lana]
'Canberra Multicultural Festivaley Adda' [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
26 Feb 2018 MP3
New Generation's voice: Memories of Canberra Multicultural Festival, Bengali culture and Bengali food [Adiba Ahmed]
Remembering Rudra - In memory of poet Rudra Mohammad Shahidullah [Photo: poemhunter.com]
12 Mar 2018 MP3
Tribute: In memory of poet Rudra Mohammad Shahidullah - Rudra's life, love and poems [Shamsuddin Shafi Biplob]
'Ekjon Juary Putrer Golpo' written by Ashis Bablu [Image: bangla-sydney.com]
19 Mar 2018 MP3
A story 'Ekjon Juary Putrer Golpo' written by popular Sydney expatriate writer Ashis Bablu [Ehsan Ullah]
Friends (L-R) Harry Thompson and Sami Chaudhury during their recent visit to Bangladesh [Photo: Tulip Chaudhury]
02 Apr 2018 MP3
New generation's voice: A young Australian’s first visit to Bangladesh and his experiences [Adiba Ahmed]
A brief history of the celebration of Easter [Art work: Jharna Purification]
09 Apr 2018 MP3
Commemoration: Easter - the actual events and how these are commemorated in this day and age [Jharna Purification]
A drama by Bourupee Kolkata - 'Tahar Namti Ranjana' - main cast: Sombhu Mitra and Tripti Mitra [Photo: Abanur Ferdous/Flikr]
16 Apr 2018 MP3
Commemoration: Bangla New Year 1425 - Drama: 'Tahar Namti Ranjana' - Bohurupee theatre group Kolkata [Ehsan Ullah]
Vocal plays 'Durbhashini' and 'Bichitro Prem' voiced by Jagannath Basu and Urmimala Basu [Image: Shinoy Prahladan/bengaluru.citizenmatters.in]
23 Apr 2018 MP3
Two vocal plays 'Durbhashini' and 'Bichitro Prem' voiced by Jagannath Basu and Urmimala Basu [Ehsan Ullah]
'Kothae Kothae Je Raat Hoey Jae' - Pulak Bandopadhay (Part 3) [Image: YouTube.com]
30 Apr 2018 MP3
Stories behind the creation of super-hit Indian Bengali songs in the 60s and 70s - Pulak Bandyopadhyay (Part 3) [Shampa Barua]
Folk music - Arko Pravo Mukherjee [Image: YouTube.com]
07 May 2018 MP3
A selection of beautiful folk songs by Arko Pravo Mukherjee - popular folk artist from Kolkata, India [Shamsuddin Shafi Bioplob]
A concert from Canberra music group 'Dhrupad' - Jalsha #12 (Part 1) [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
14 May 2018 MP3
Recording from Canberra music group Dhrupad's recent concert Jalsha #12 (Part 1) [Adiba Ahmed]
Islamic songs of poet Kazi Nazrul Islam [Image: seekershub.com]
21 May 2018 MP3
Commemoration: Birth anniversary of poet Kazi Nazrul Islam and the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan [Sheikh Lana]
A blessed Buddha Purnima [Image: lionsroar.com]
28 May 2018 MP3
Commemoration: 'Buddha Purnima' - birth, enlightenment and death anniversary of Lord Buddha [Shampa Barua]
A concert from Canberra music group 'Dhrupad' - Jalsha #12 (Part 2) [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
04 Jun 2018 MP3
Recording from Canberra music group Dhrupad's recent concert Jalsha #12 (Part 2) [Adiba Ahmed]
'Poncho Kobir Gaan' - Canberra music group Spondon's Bangla New Year celebration (Part 1) [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
11 Jun 2018 MP3
'Poncho Kobir Gaan' - Canberra music group Spondon's Bangla New Year celebration (Part 1) [Ehsan Ullah]
'Poncho Kobir Gaan' - Canberra music group Spondon's Bangla New Year celebration (Part 2) [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
25 Jun 2018 MP3
'Poncho Kobir Gaan' - Canberra music group Spondon's Bangla New Year celebration (Part 2) [Ehsan Ullah]
The happiness and misery of poetry - Sunil Gangopadhyay [Image: wikimedia.org/Ragib]
02 Jul 2018 MP3
Tribute: Poet Sunil Gangopadhyay (1934-2012) - his love of poetry and his poems: 'the happiness and misery of poetry' [Shampa Barua]
Australian singer, songwriter and actress Jessica Hilda Mauboy [Image: jessicamauboy.com.au]
09 Jul 2018 MP3
A selection of younger generation's favourite songs by the Australian artists [Adiba Ahmed]
World renowned Indigenous Australian singer Dr. Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu [Image: YouTube.com]
16 Jul 2018 MP3
Tribute to Indigenous Australian singer Dr. Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu (1971-2017) [Ehsan Ullah]
'Kothae Kothae Je Raat Hoey Jae' - Pulak Bandopadhay (Part 4) [Image: YouTube.com]
30 Jul 2018 MP3
Stories behind the creation of super-hit Indian Bengali songs in the 60s and 70s - Pulak Bandyopadhyay (Part 4) [Shampa Barua]
'Kothae Kothae Je Raat Hoey Jae' - Pulak Bandopadhay (Part 5) [Image: YouTube.com]
20 Aug 2018 MP3
Stories behind the creation of super-hit Indian Bengali songs in the 60s and 70s - Pulak Bandyopadhyay (Part 5) [Shampa Barua]
Interview - Lubna Marium - renowned dancer, researcher and cultural activist of Bangladesh [Image: thedailystar.net]
10 Sep 2018 MP3
Interview: Ms. Lubna Marium - Traditional dance and music of the subcontinent and their role in the society [Raquibul Sheikh]
Radio Drama: 'Chokhe Angul Dada' - story by Promothonath Bishi and script by Manoj Mitra [Image: daily-sun.com]
17 Sep 2018 MP3
Radio Drama: 'Chokhe Angul Dada' - script by Manoj Mitra based on a story by Promothonath Bishi [Ehsan Ullah]
Poet Nazrul Islam's songs and poems to welcome the Canberra spring [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
24 Sep 2018 MP3
A composition of Poet Nazrul Islam's songs and poems to welcome the Canberra spring [Sheikh Lana]
Poetry - History of institutional recitation practices in Bangladesh and its role in reforming the society [Image: wikimapi.org]
08 Oct 2018 MP3
A composition of Bangla poetry recitation highlighting the history of institutional recitation practices in Bangladesh [Shamsuddin Shafi]
'Anandamoyeer Agomoney' - Celebration of Durga Puja 2018 in Canberra [Photo: Ashis Dey]
15 Oct 2018 MP3
Celebration of Durga Puja 2018 in Canberra - a composition of songs, history and origin of the festival [Shampa Barua]
Inauguration of Canberra recitation group 'Kabbo-Kothon' (Part 1) [Photo: Shamsuddin Shafi Biplob]
03 Dec 2018 MP3
Recordings from the inauguration event of Canberra recitation group 'Kabbo-Kothon' (Part 1) [Shamsuddin Shafi Biplob]
Inauguration of Canberra recitation group 'Kabbo-Kothon' (Part 2) [Photo: Shamsuddin Shafi Biplob]
10 Dec 2018 MP3
Recordings from the inauguration event of Canberra recitation group 'Kabbo-Kothon' (Part 2) [Shamsuddin Shafi Biplob]
Inauguration of Canberra recitation group 'Kabbo-Kothon' (Part 3) [Photo: Shamsuddin Shafi Biplob]
14 Jan 2019 MP3
Recordings from the inauguration event of Canberra recitation group 'Kabbo-Kothon' (Part 3) [Shamsuddin Shafi Biplob]
Nancy in Canberra [Photo: AmazingMedia]
21 Jan 2019 MP3
Interview: Popular Bangladeshi singer Nancy during her Canberra concert on 2 Nov 2018 [Raquibul Sheikh]
Farewell Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul - we will not forget you [Image: bdnews24.com]
04 Feb 2019 MP3
Tribute: Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul - a leading Bangladeshi lyricist, composer and music director, who died on 22 Jan 2019 (Part 1) [Shampa Barua]
Our tribute on the Language Martyrs Day [Image: Statue of the language martyrs at Bangla Academy grounds in Dhaka, Bangladesh | theindependentbd.com]
18 Feb 2019 MP3
Commemoration: 'Language Martyrs Day' - to be celebrated on 21st February in Canberra and around the globe [Shampa Barua]
Observance of the 'Language Martyrs Day' in Canberra [Image: Bangla Radio Canberra]
25 Feb 2019 MP3
Commemoration: 'Language Martyrs Day' - Recording from the function held at the Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra [Raquibul Sheikh]
Farewell Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul - we will not forget you [Image: thedailystar.net]
04 Mar 2019 MP3
Tribute: Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul - a leading Bangladeshi lyricist, composer and music director, who died on 22 Jan 2019 (Part 2) [Shampa Barua]
International Mother Language Day 2019 - Language Walk in Canberra [Photo: Ziaul Hoque Bablu]
11 Mar 2019 MP3
Coverage: International Mother Language Day 2019 - Language Walk in Canberra [Adiba Ahmed]
'Gane aar Golpe' - a concert by Canberra singers Sheikh Lana and Refat Bita [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
18 Mar 2019 MP3
Recording from 'Gane aar Golpe' - a concert by Canberra singers Sheikh Lana and Refat Bita (Part 1) [Ehsan Ullah]
Second generation Bangladesh Australians - their views of life, cultures and events surrounding them [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
01 Apr 2019 MP3
Views: Growing up in Australia as second generation Bangladeshi Australians [Adiba Ahmed]
'Banglar Chaitra Shongkranti o Boishakhi Mela' [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
15 Apr 2019 MP3
Commemoration: Bangla New Year 1426 - The origin of the celebration of 'Chaitra Shongkranti' and 'Boishakhi Mela' [Shamsuddin Shafi Biplob]
'Gane aar Golpe' - a concert by Canberra singers Sheikh Lana and Refat Bita [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
22 Apr 2019 MP3
Recording from 'Gane aar Golpe' - a concert by Canberra singers Sheikh Lana and Refat Bita (Part 2) [Ehsan Ullah]
'Shanti Koro Borishon' [Image: english.jagran.com]
13 May 2019 MP3
Commemoration: 'Buddha Purnima' - birth, enlightenment and death anniversary of Lord Buddha [Shampa Barua]
Folk theme songs of Kazi Nazrul Islam [Image: wikipedia.org]
20 May 2019 MP3
Commemoration: 120th birth anniversary of poet Kazi Nazrul Islam - a selection of his songs on folk theme [Sheikh Lana]
10 Jun 2019 MP3
Tribute: Subir Nandi (1953-2019) - prominent Bangladeshi singer and winner of several national awards [Shampa Barua]
Farewell respected theatre personality Professor Momtazuddin Ahmed [Image: banglanews24.com]
17 Jun 2019 MP3
Tribute: Professor Momtazuddin Ahmed (1935-2019), a Bangladeshi playwright-actor and educationist [Ehsan Ullah]
Some melodious songs of Kazi Nazriul Islam [Image: observerbd.com]
24 Jun 2019 MP3
A selection of Bangladesh's national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's melodious songs on 'love' [Sheikh Lana]
Audio drama 'Shesh Ontora' - Voices: Jagannath Basu, Ranjana Bhonjo and Debshankar Halder [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
22 Jul 2019 MP3
A beautiful audio drama 'Shesh Ontora' (The Last Interval) written and directed by Ranjana Bhonjo [Ehsan Ullah]
Audio story 'Amar Dhaam' - Author Harinarayan Chattopadhyay [Image: Flickr/Dyrk Wyst]
29 Jul 2019 MP3
A beautiful audio story 'Amar Dhaam' - classic tale of a haunted house written by Harinarayan Chattopadhyay [Ehsan Ullah]
Canberra music group Dhrupad - A concert by Rozana Azad and Shafinaz Amin - Jalsha #14 (Part 1) [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]
05 Aug 2019 MP3
Recording from Canberra music group Dhrupad's recent concert Jalsha #14 (Part 1) [Ehsan Ullah]
'Kothae Kothae Je Raat Hoey Jae' - Pulak Bandopadhay (Part 6) [Image: YouTube.com]
19 Aug 2019 MP3
Stories behind the creation of super-hit Indian Bengali songs in the 60s and 70s - Pulak Bandyopadhyay (Part 6) [Shampa Barua]

Program Schedule

  • 19 Aug 2019 | Shampa Barua
  • 26 Aug 2019 | New generation's voice
  • 02 Sep 2019 | Shamsuddin Shafi
  • 09 Sep 2019 | Tasneem Rahman
  • 16 Sep 2019 | Sheikh Lana
  • 23 Sep 2019 | New generation's voice
  • 30 Sep 2019 | Ehsan Ullah
  • 07 Oct 2019 | Shampa Barua
  • 14 Oct 2019 | Sheikh Lana
  • 21 Oct 2019 | New generation's voice

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