speaker of Bangladesh Parliament, Advocate Abdul Hamid, was formally given a Community Radio Handbook on Good Governance and Development on 6 April 2009 on behalf of Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC). This Community Radio Handbook on Good Governance and Development supported by DFID- Bangladesh.
At the time of handing over the handbook, the Chief Executive Officer of Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC), AHM Bazlur Rahman briefed the honorable speaker concerning the latest process of Community Radio approval in Bangladesh.
He was requested to start an FM Radio Channel named Bangladesh Parliament FM Radio with the endeavor of parliament in order to establish a direct communication in the midst of parliament and common mass and enhance awareness amongst people regarding parliament.
The speaker listened to the Community Radio issue with rapt attention and thanked the organizers for publishing the handbook.
Community Radio Movement Adviser, Dr. Akram Hossain Chowdhury MP, was also present at that moment.