Description: Community Radio Sagor Dwip 99.2 situated in Hatiya upazila under Noakhali district has drawn the attention of local residents through broadcasting news and programs on natural disasters and disaster hazards. Radio Sagor Dwip, established with the patronization of social development organization, Dwip Unnayan Songstha (DUS) is currently being aired for 06 hours in a day from 9am to 12pm & 2pm to 5pm. Seven core staffs and 30 volunteers are currently working for the station. According to a survey, nearly 2.5 lakh people listen to the community radio. Radio Sagor Dwip has focused on the issues of disaster to provide relevant quality information and to gain confidence from the villagers with the aim of saving lives in disasters. The station is also providing news and information on agriculture, Health, Education and social safety net issues. Most of the people of Hatiya are fishermen; they depend on fishing in deep sea for their livelihoods. The community radio Sagor Dwip is serving these people with information and programs related to entertainment, Disaster, Agriculture, Health, News, Local & weather forecasts.
Audience demographics: Mostly fishermen, farmer, Youth, housewife, businessman.
Content Type: Entertainment
Languages: Bangla
Coverage: Local
Coverage areas: Uazil- Hatia
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