Interview with Ambassador Milam
August 25,  2006

Former US Ambassador Milam speaks about the increasing importance of South Asia in the global context. He also talks about SAARC and the recent decision to grant full membership to Afghanistan and observer status to the US in the organization. Mr Milam assesses the situation in Bangladesh, the actions taken by the administration to combat terrorism, the system of caretaker government and the upcoming elections in Bangladesh.

Interview with political analyst Dr. Abdul Momen
August 18,  2006

Dr. Abdul Momen speaks about the rise of terrorism in South Asia since 9/11 terror attack, the current situation in Bangladesh and the economic progress made by the country under various governments in the last 15 years.

Life of a Bangladeshi Worker in the Fast Food Industry
August 11,  2006

Thousands of Bangladeshis work in fast food shops around the USA. Many of them are doing well. What is their experience like? Our correspondent Ahsan tries to find out as he talks to a Bangladeshi youth who runs a busy fast food shop in the DC area.

Traditional Hawaiian Music and Hula Dance
August 4,  2006

Listen to lovely Hawaiian music and watch ancient and contemporary hula performances by Halau Ho’omau, led by their teacher, Kumu Manu Ikaika. He explains the music, the dance and the long cultural history during the recent performance at the American-Indian museum in the DC. Kumu Manu Ikaika runs a music school near Washington, DC that attracts students from various ethnic communities as well as the mainstream society.