Radio Today
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| Broadcast area | Bangladesh (FM) |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 89.6 FM |
| Branding | Radio Today FM 89.6 |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Bengali |
| Format | Music, News and Infotainment Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Radio Broadcasting FM (Bangladesh) Co. Ltd / Md. Rafiqul Haque |
| History | |
First air date | May 2006 |
| Links | |
| Webcast | https://radiotodaydhaka.com |
| Website | https://radiotodaydhaka.com |
Radio Today is a 24 hours radio station in Bangladesh that started airing in May 2006.[1] It is currently available in Dhaka, Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Bogra, Sylhet, Mymensingh, Barishal, Kushtia, Comilla.
History
[edit]Radio Today started as Bangladesh's first private FM radio station in May 2006, in Dhaka at 89.6 MHz.[2][3] It received permission from the government in 2002 and started with a 45 million BDT investment.[4] The founding chief executive officer and managing director was Md Rafiqul Haque.[4][5] Saiful Amin was the editor of Radio Today.[6] On 27 May 2009, Radio Today received government approval to expand to six cities in Bangladesh outside of Dhaka.[7] It is available in Bogra, Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Khulna, and Sylhet.[8]
Radio Today is located in FR Tower in Banani which caught fire on 28 March 2019 stopping the transmission Radio Today.[9] The tower also housed Duronto TV which also stopped its transmission.[9]
In August 2011, a reporter of Radio Today was assaulted by activists of Jagannath University unit of the Bangladesh Chhatra League, a student wing of the governing Awami League, close to the Jatiya Press Club.[10]
Programs
[edit]Radio Today plays popular Bangladeshi music, classic music, and Hindi songs.[11] Music is featured in programs such as Today's Classic, Morning Crush, School of Rock, Afternoon Cafe, Minner Live, OMG, FM Mama, Movie Madness, HOT FM, Radio Gaan Buzz,[12] The Mastermind Show by Kazi Nipu. The Salman show by Salman Mohammad Abdullah.[12]
News
[edit]Everyday News, airs five times a day giving news updates with Dhakar Chaka giving live traffic updates in between other shows. Morning News, Evening News and other news are also podcast on website on a daily basis.[13] In 2007, it was the only private station to broadcast their own news program.[11] In 2008, it started a joint news program with Voice of America.[14]
Radio Today launched Green Radio program hosted by SK Richard to build up awareness on Global Warming in January 2010.[15][16] This 'Green News' segment is now podcasting on news section in the Radio Today website.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ Islam, Quazi Zulquarnain. "the radio returns..." The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ Naushad, Naveed (3 February 2016). "The revival of radio". The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Radio Today celebrated 12th founding anniversary". The Daily Star. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ a b Akter, Sayeda (11 July 2008). "FM radio: The latest craze". The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Radio Today celebrates 2nd anniversary". The Daily Star. 14 May 2008. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ Ghias, Durdana. "New waves hit the city". The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Radio Today gets nod for 6 stations". The Daily Star. 27 May 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Radio Today". Retrieved 5 October 2009.
- ^ a b "Banani fire: Transmission of Duronto TV, Radio Today shut down". The Daily Star. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Radio Today reporter assaulted". The Daily Star. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ a b Hussain, Ahmede. ":The Next Big Thing". The Daily Star. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ a b "Schedules". Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ^ "News". Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ^ "Radio Today, VOA broadcast joint news bulletin". The Daily Star. 5 March 2008. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Green Radio committed to green earth". The Daily Star. 10 December 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Radio Today starts journey as 'Green Radio'". The Daily Star. 24 January 2010. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
- ^ "Radio Today". Retrieved 28 February 2013.