
Features: 'Fasting' in the eye of medical science and on 'Zakat' - some points we should know [Shireen Ahmad]

An insight into the sensory worlds of ‘taste’ and ‘smell’ and the religion and science behind these senses [Sadequr Rahman]

Significance of the month 'Ramadan' and story behind Cat Steven's conversion to Islam and becoming Yusuf Islam [Murshed Haider]

(1) Memories of Bangladesh 'Eid' (2) the unique Canberra 'Eid' celebration, and (3) 'probashi shontaner ma-eder eid' [Dalia Nilufar]

(1) Tradition of 'Durga Puja' in Bangladesh, (2) 'Durga Puja' in Canberra, and (3) history of 'Durga Puja' [Avijeet Sarker]

Viewpoint: 'bangaleer dhormio shamprodayeekotar itihash o bistar' - part 1 - by Prof. Anisuzzaman [Sadequr Rahman]

Viewpoint: 'bangaleer dhormio shamprodayeekotar itihash o bistar' - part 2 - by Prof. Dipesh Chakrabarty [Sadequr Rahman]

Reading: Some articles published in Bangladesh dailies on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr and Durga puja [Ehsan Ullah]

Durga puja in Canberra - Puja preparation, traditional puja menus, and live recording from Florey Temple in Canberra [Avijit Sarker]

Significance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the holy night - 'Laylat-al-Qadr' or 'Shab-e-Qadr' [Raquibul Sheikh]

Durga Puja - various aspects, history of celebration in Australia and how it add value to Australian society [Ajoy Kar]

Christmas in our lives and a special prayer for the 26 families who lost their little children and loved ones in Newtown, Connecticut [Luna Purification]
![Ramadan Mubarak [Image: www.islamcan.com] Ramadan Mubarak [Image: www.islamcan.com]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/BR-15Jul13.jpg?itok=WZf3WlZj)
Begining of Ramadan in Canberra - significance, practice and Eid preparation [Shireen Ahmad]
![Artist impression of the Gungahlin Mosque for north Canberra muslim community [Image: NCMC Inc] Artist impression of the Gungahlin Mosque for north Canberra muslim community [Image: NCMC Inc]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2013/RadioWebPic-05Aug13_0.jpg?itok=nbmpouI7)
Progress of Gungahlin mosque in north Canberra, importance of Ramadan and Canberra Eid celebration [Raquibul Sheikh]
![Eid Mubarak! - sweets at a Eid reception in north Canberra [Photo: Bangla Radio Canberra] Eid Mubarak! - sweets at a Eid reception in north Canberra [Photo: Bangla Radio Canberra]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/RadioWebPic-12Aug13.jpg?itok=wpdsj00Q)
Fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan: some interesting research findings [Dalia Nilufar]
![Muslims performing Hajj rituals around Ka'ba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia [Image: www.journeymart.com] Muslims performing Hajj rituals around Ka'ba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia [Image: www.journeymart.com]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/RadioWebPic-14Oct13.jpg?itok=rUpaKmi9)
Interview: Mr. Kabir Chowdhury - aspects of Hajj and information for people planning for Hajj [Raquibul Sheikh]

Eid memory, world food and poverty inequality and hope for a hunger free world [Dalia Nilufar]
![Merry Christmas and may God's grace be always with you [Image: wikipedia.org] Merry Christmas and may God's grace be always with you [Image: wikipedia.org]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2013/RadioWebPic-23Dec13.jpg?itok=jnFtRQ0C)
Christmas special - the core significance of Christmas and carols performed by Spondon Canberra [Luna Purification]

Interview: Professor Abul Quasem Fazlul Huq, Dhaka University, on state, politics and religion [Obaidul Haque]

Commemoration: Eid-ul-Fitr, celebrated in Canberra on the 28th of July 2014 [Zaheen Rahman]

Commemoration: 'Jonmastami', celebrated in Canberra on the 17 August 2014 [Arupa Sarkar]
![Muslims performing Hajj rituals around Ka'ba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia [Image: Internet] Muslims performing Hajj rituals around Ka'ba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia [Image: Internet]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2014/RadioWebPic-13Oct14.jpg?itok=efIoi8tT)
Interview: Mr. Tarek Safa and Ms. Iffat Tabassum - aspects of Hajj and information for people planning for Hajj [Raquibul Sheikh]
![An outdoor prayer session at the Canberra Islamic Centre [Image: www.cic-anil.org.au] An outdoor prayer session at the Canberra Islamic Centre [Image: www.cic-anil.org.au]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2015/RadioWebPic-22Jun15.jpg?itok=H_L9cBXn)
Importance of Ramadan in Islam and the spiritual and physical benefits of fasting [Raquibul Sheikh]
![Eid memories of the past by Mr. Zahiruddin Mahmud Mamun and Ms. Nargis Hedayet [Image: Ehsan Ullah] Eid memories of the past by Mr. Zahiruddin Mahmud Mamun and Ms. Nargis Hedayet [Image: Ehsan Ullah]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2015/RadioWebPic-20Jul15.jpg?itok=MreTaDJh)
Eid memories of the past by Mr. Zahiruddin Mahmud Mamun and Ms. Nargis Hedayet [Raquibul Sheikh]
![A depiction of Mary and baby Jesus [Artist: Jharna Bernadette Purification] A depiction of Mary and baby Jesus [Artist: Jharna Bernadette Purification]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2015/RadioWebPic-21Dec15.jpg?itok=vXcwW8n8)
Christmas special - Christmas memories from Bangladesh and beautiful Bengali Christmas songs [Luna Purification]
!['Shuvo Buddha Purnima' [Image: Ehsan Ullah] 'Shuvo Buddha Purnima' [Image: Ehsan Ullah]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2016/RadioWebPic-23May16_0.jpg?itok=6NZP4smr)
Commemoration: 'Buddha Purnima' - birth, enlightenment and death anniversary of Lord Buddha [Shampa Barua]
![Latest shape of north Canberra's Gungahlin mosque - June 2016 [Image: abacm.net.au] Latest shape of north Canberra's Gungahlin mosque - June 2016 [Image: abacm.net.au]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2016/RadioWebPic-04Jul16.jpg?itok=ujfLU2VU)
Interviews: An update on the Gungahlin Mosque project in north Canberra [Raquibul Sheikh]
![Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Christmas tree [Source: historymyths.wordpress.com] Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Christmas tree [Source: historymyths.wordpress.com]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2016/RadioWebPic-26Dec16.jpg?itok=lIvBPIh4)
Traditional practices and symbolism of Christmas observed around the world [Luna Purification]
![A blessed Buddha Purnima [Image: udayavani.com] A blessed Buddha Purnima [Image: udayavani.com]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2017/RadioWebPic-08May17.jpg?itok=NsFW-afr)
Commemoration: 'Buddha Purnima' - birth, enlightenment and death anniversary of Lord Buddha through poem and songs [Shampa Barua]
!['Eid al-Adha' - the history and importance [Image: middleeastpress.com] 'Eid al-Adha' - the history and importance [Image: middleeastpress.com]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2017/RadioWebPic-04Sep17.jpg?itok=GchF1IVn)
Commemoration: 'Eid al-Adha' - the history and importance of the sacred Muslim festival [Raquibul Sheikh]
![Merry Christmas [Image: Jharna Purification] Merry Christmas [Image: Jharna Purification]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2017/RadioWebPic-25Dec17.jpg?itok=qnqvVMxX)
Meaning and significance of Christmas, birth of Jesus Christ and a message for all humankind [Jharna Purification]
!['Esho Debi Esho E Aloke' [Image: shortday.in] 'Esho Debi Esho E Aloke' [Image: shortday.in]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2018/RadioWebPic-22Jan18.jpg?itok=ODvwKPuc)
Commemoration: 'Saraswati Puja' - a beautiful composition of songs, recitals and significance of the celebration [Shampa Barua]
![A brief history of the celebration of Easter [Art work: Jharna Purification] A brief history of the celebration of Easter [Art work: Jharna Purification]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2018/RadioWebPic-09Apr18.jpg?itok=KwF4sp_R)
Commemoration: Easter - the actual events and how these are commemorated in this day and age [Jharna Purification]
![A blessed Buddha Purnima [Image: lionsroar.com] A blessed Buddha Purnima [Image: lionsroar.com]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2018/RadioWebPic-28May18.jpg?itok=AhcLdbeO)
Commemoration: 'Buddha Purnima' - birth, enlightenment and death anniversary of Lord Buddha [Shampa Barua]
![After the 'Eid-ul-Fitr' prayer at the newly constructed mosque of Canberra Islamic Centre in Monash, Canberra [Photo: Ehsan Ullah] After the 'Eid-ul-Fitr' prayer at the newly constructed mosque of Canberra Islamic Centre in Monash, Canberra [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2018/RadioWebPic-18Jun18.jpg?itok=ThhoDZHa)
Commemoration: 'Eid-ul-Fitr' - the history and importance of Eid-ul-Fitr and the holy month of Ramadan [Raquibul Sheikh]
![Canberra 'Saraswati Puja' celebration at Duffy Primary School, Duffy by the Bangladesh Australia Puja Association [Photo: Ashish Dey] Canberra 'Saraswati Puja' celebration at Duffy Primary School, Duffy by the Bangladesh Australia Puja Association [Photo: Ashish Dey]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2019/RadioWebPic-11Feb19.jpg?itok=sUHzvAUO)
Commemoration: 'Saraswati Puja' - recording of the cultural event of Canberra celebration organised by BAPA [Shampa Barua]
!['Shanti Koro Borishon' [Image: english.jagran.com] 'Shanti Koro Borishon' [Image: english.jagran.com]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2019/RadioWebPic-13May19.jpg?itok=ybzDJe2P)
Commemoration: 'Buddha Purnima' - birth, enlightenment and death anniversary of Lord Buddha [Shampa Barua]
![A reflection of Christchurch mosque shootings [Image: Bangla Radio] A reflection of Christchurch mosque shootings [Image: Bangla Radio]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2019/RadioWebPic-27May19a.jpg?itok=fHyvUnhw)
A reflection of terrorist attacks at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand on 15 March 2019 [Adnin Zahid and Adiba Ahmed]
![Eid Mubarak [Image: banglanews24.com] Eid Mubarak [Image: banglanews24.com]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2019/RadioWebPic-03Jun19.jpg?itok=h74mR6un)
[Archive: 2015] Eid memories of the past by Mr. Zahiruddin Mahmud Mamun and Ms. Nargis Hedayet [Raquibul Sheikh]
![Eid Mubarak - The importance of 'Eid al-Adha' and sacrifice [Photo: Ehsan Ullah] Eid Mubarak - The importance of 'Eid al-Adha' and sacrifice [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2019/RadioWebPic-12Aug19.jpg?itok=m6tlCPpE)
Commemoration: 'Eid al-Adha' - the history and importance of the sacred Muslim festival [Raquibul Sheikh]
![The Baul saints of Bengal and their songs (Part 1) [Image: daily-sun.com] The Baul saints of Bengal and their songs (Part 1) [Image: daily-sun.com]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2019/RadioWebPic-07Oct19.jpg?itok=_SKomNj9)
The Baul saints of Bengal and their songs (Part 1) - Fakir Lalon Shah [Shampa Barua]
![Celebration of Christmas Day in Bangladesh and abroad [Photo: Ehsan Ullah / A display in St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School, Kambah, ACT] Celebration of Christmas Day in Bangladesh and abroad [Photo: Ehsan Ullah / A display in St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School, Kambah, ACT]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2019/RadioWebPic-23Dec19.jpg?itok=rgCigBVx)
Commemoration: Christmas Day 2019 - The difference of celebrating the Christmas Day in Bangladesh and Australia [Jharna Purification]

Commemoration: 'Buddha Purnima' - birth, enlightenment and death anniversary of Lord Buddha through poem and songs [Shampa Barua]
!['Eid Mubarak' - A very different Canberra Eid celebration during the Corona crisis [Photo: Ehsan Ullah] 'Eid Mubarak' - A very different Canberra Eid celebration during the Corona crisis [Photo: Ehsan Ullah]](https://banglaradio.org.au/sites/default/files/styles/br_program_archive_view_short_desc_thumb_image/public/program_images/2020/RadioWebPic-25May2020.jpg?itok=lvAzvKl4)
Commemoration: A very different Eid-ul-Fitr celebration amid the mosques shut and visitors barred from social visits [Raquibul Sheikh]
Program Schedule
- 18 Jan 2021 | Ehsan Ullah
- 25 Jan 2021 | New generation's voice
- 01 Feb 2021 | Tulip Chaudhury
- 08 Feb 2021 | Shampa Barua
- 15 Feb 2021 | Sadequr Rahman
- 22 Feb 2021 | Shamsuddin Shafi
- 01 Mar 2021 | Raquibul Sheikh
- 08 Mar 2021 | Tanvir Hossain
- 15 Mar 2021 | Tulip Chaudhury
- 22 Mar 2021 | Shampa Barua