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Stamford Journalism Students Explore the World of Radio at Bangladesh Betar
Students from the 80th and 81st batches of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at Stamford University Bangladesh visited Bangladesh Betar as part of their academic field visit for the 'Radio Reporting & Program' course. Led by Lecturer Fahrista Siddique, the visit helped students connect classroom lessons with real-world radio broadcasting.
During the tour, Director Md. Bashir Uddin shared insights into radio operations, while Regional Director Prem Gopal Haldar explained how news is covered and how different radio programs are run. Sub-Regional Director Md. Habibur Rahman emphasized the importance and challenges of radio today, contrasting government and public media. Regional Director ABM Mahbubur Rahman discussed Bangladesh Betar’s future plans, offering students a broader view of radio’s evolving role.
Assistant Director Md. Ashraful Islam organized and guided the visit, showing students around various sections of the station and explaining each unit’s functions. This visit provided valuable hands-on experience in radio reporting, news coverage, program creation, and broadcasting.