the Independent Bangla Revolutionary Radio Center

The role of the Independent Bangla Revolutionary Radio Center During our preparatory works for liberation war, the Independent Bangla Revolutionary Radio Center was only the means of communication. Being affected by battle, the publication of newspapers was closed in the country. In Dhaka the office of Ittefaque was demolished to the ground by firing through cannons and tanks. From 26th March Dhaka Betar was again renamed as Radio Pakistan. It is immaterial to hear the news of that radio center. Even we observed the unruly and cruel attitudes of villagers in front of radio set by hearing the lies and false news broadcast through the radio center. Pakistan was all along champion to broadcast the lies and fictitious stories. It may be mentioned that "All India Radio", Calcutta Center begun to announce the tragic incidences of massacre happening in Dhaka along with the Bengali song written by Rabindra Nath Tagore as under:

Amar Sonar Bangla Amar Sonar Bangla Ami Tomai Bhalobashi Chiiodeen Tomar Akash Tomar Batash Amar Prane Bajae Bashi. O Ma, Fagune Tore Amer Bone Ghrane Pagal Kore------ Mori Hai, Hai Re------------ Oh Ma, Aghrane Tore Dhaner Khete Aami Ki Dekhesi Modhur Hashi Ki Shova, Ki Shhaya Go Ki Sneho Ki Maya Go Ki Achol Bichhayechho Boter Mule Nadir Kule Kule. Ma Tore Mukher Bani Amar Kane Lage Sudhar Moto..... Mori Hai. Hai Re------- Ma Tore Badaankhani Molin Hole. Oh Ma Ami Noyon Jole Bhashi. (English version of the National Song) Amar Sonar Bangla My golden Bengal O Sonar Bangla, my land of "gold." So dearly I love thee Eternally your skies, each breeze Plays melodies in me! When Spring across our country roves The fragrance of your mango groves Drives me mad with ecstasy! When "Sraban nears, your autumn yields Fill each and every crop-laden field With honeyed smiles for me to see… And in your beauty, soothing shade, Such Love and tenderness Pervade. And how wondrous the verdant tapestry. You have laid by rivers running fret: Underneath the spreading Banyan trees. 0 mother mine, each word of yours is “nectar` tome ...So when your loving face appears Jinged with sadness, far or near. My eyes. they float in tears....

Our Bangladesh Overview

Official Name
The People's Republic Of Bangladesh
Capital
Dhaka (Area 414 sq. km. Master plan 777 sq.km.)
Currency
Currency unit is Taka. Notes are of 1,2,5,10,20,50,100 and 500 Taka. Coins are of 1,5,10,25,50 and 100 Poisha (100 Poisha = 1 Taka)


Language
Bangla is the state language. English is also widely spoken and understood. Arabic is read and spoken for religious purposes
Population
Total estimated population 130 million.
Religions
Muslim 88.3%, Hindu 10.5%, others 1.2%
Area
Total: 144,000 sq km Land: 133,910 sq km Water: 10,090 sq km
Location
Latitude from 20 degree 34' to 26 degree 38' north. Longitude from 88 degree 01' to 92 degree 41' east.
Boundary
Bounded by India from the north, east and west, Burma from the south-east and the Bay of Bengal from the south .
Climate
Tropical; cool, dry winter (October to March); hot, humid summer (March to June); cool, rainy monsoon (June to October)
Rainfall
Lowest 47" and highest 136"


National Days
National Martyrs Day ( February 21) Independence Day ( March 26 ) Victory Day ( December 16) Principal Rivers
Padma, Meghna, Jamuna, Brahmaputra, Madhumati, Surma and Kushiara
Principal Crops
Rice, jute, tobacco, tea, sugarcane, vegetables, potato, pulses, etc.
Fruits
Mango, banana, pineapple, jack-fruit, water-melon, green coconut, guava, lichis, etc.
Major Industries
Jute, sugar, paper, textiles, fertilizers, cigarette, cement, steel, natural gas, oil-refinery, newsprint, power generation, rayon, matches, fishing and food processing, leather, soap, carpet, timber, ship-building, telephone, etc.
Airports
Zia International Airport, Dhaka, Chittagong International Airport, Sylhet International Airport and domestic airports at Jessore, Sylhet, Cox's Bazar, Rajshahi and Saidpur Sea Ports Chittagong Mongla


Tourist Interests
Longest sea beach, colorful tribal life, centuries' old archeological sites, the Sundarbans (home of the Royal Bengal Tigers and spotted deer), largest tea gardens, interesting riverine life, etc.