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Amar Ekattor : Nazma Begum
"The Army came to our girls' hostel many times asking about students. We hid under the bed and embraced each other tightly"- Nazma Begum was a high school student at Bharateshwari Homes in Tangali, Bangladesh when the war broke out between Pakistan and now Bangladesh. Here is her story.
Amar Ekattor: Dr. Mahmood Hussein
"In my mind, I thought this is surely how Qiamat would be like" -recalled Dr. Mahmood Hussein of his feelings as a 7 years old child on March 25, 1971. Lets sit down and listen to this unique narrative as we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Bangladesh Liberation War.
Episode 6: Migrant Workers return dead from Saudi Arabia.
Is there an end to this injustice?
According to news sources, 2312 women migrant workers returned home to Bangladesh from Saudi Arabia in 2018 . All of them were engaged in unskilled labor sector and most of them reported being sexually, physically and mentally abused by their employers.
Episode 5: BLM Movement and the spirit of Kazi Nazrul Islam
In the spirit of Nazrul’s lifelong dedication to equality among all human beings irrespective of ethnicity, race, religion, sex, riches and other forms of differences, I sit down with Dr. Ahmed Badruzzaman, a Bangladeshi American scientist and long time activist in progressive causes to discuss.
Episode 4: Recitation by Auditiya Kabbo Prohor
Ekushe February is the sole of Bangladesh. Scholars and citizens agree alike that 21st February 1952 is the fist step of then East Pakistan towards an independent Bangladesh. The United Nations has chosen this day to honor languages around the day as International Mother Language Day.
Episode 3: Lets talk about Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a pervasive problem in our communities. In California on September 13 2019, 6902 individuals reached out for help related to domestic violence. On the other side of the world, between January and September 2019, spouses killed 152 women in Bangladesh.
Episode 2: What we must understand about Dementia
We hear from Geriatrics Specialist Dr. Nahid Rianon on Dementia-its diagnosis, symptoms and care giving plan. A collage of poems, narrations and song honoring the Liberation war of 1971 follows.
Episode 1: The Wisdom of Dr. Marufi Khan
First Episode is aired Feb 21, 2019 and consists of interview with prolific Educator Dr. Marufi Khan and recitation by Farah Arefin Jyoti. Interview conducted by Farhana Afroz and Zakia Afrin. Intro Music performed by Duronto Pablo.
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