Bangladesh 2026 with Monika Plaha
Bangladesh holds it's first election since the student uprising in 2024 but what's at stake? Young people from from Dhaka to Birmingham share their views.
Bangladesh holds it's first election since the student uprising in 2024. Now for many young Bangladeshis, it will be their first chance to vote. A new party formed by leaders of the student demonstrations is among those contesting the elections. Young people from Dhaka to Birmingham share their views. Plus as the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games takes place, Muslim snow sports enthusiasts talk about the event.
The biggest stories affecting Asian Network listeners across the UK. With Monika Plaha.
Produced in Birmingham by Samsaara Productions for 麻豆社 Asian Network.
On radio
Music Played
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King & Nick Jonas
Maan Meri Jaan (Afterlife)
- Warner Music India.
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Nish & STIKMATIK
ONE MORE TIME
- BHL.
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Arijit Singh
Sitaare (from Ikkis)
- Ikkis.
- Sony Music CG.
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Bally Sagoo, Reema Das Gupta, Debashish Dasgupta & Cheshire Cat
Chura Liya
- Bollywood Flashback.
- Oriental Star Agencies.
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Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Maan Ki Lagan (from Paap)
- Paap.
- Saregama.
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Param & Katy B
That Girl x Avalanche (Asian Network Certified Mashup)
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Panjabi MC
Jogi
- The Album.
- Dharma.
Broadcasts
- Yesterday 20:00麻豆社 Asian Network
- Tomorrow 04:00麻豆社 Asian Network
- Monday 23:00麻豆社 Asian Network