Radio Shadhin
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Broadcast area | Bangladesh (Frequency modulation) |
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Frequency | 92.4 MHz |
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Language | Bangla |
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First air date | 20 March 2013 |
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Website | radioshadhin |
Radio Shadhin is a Bangladeshi FM radio station, headquartered in Dhaka. It started broadcasting on 20 March 2013.[1] It broadcasts all home matches of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team.[2]
Overview
Radio Shadhin is a dynamic FM radio station based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, broadcasting in Bangla on 92.4 MHz
Launch & Founding Vision
The station began test broadcasts in September 2012, followed by its official launch on 20 March 2013, marked by the national anthem and inaugurated by former Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu.
Its founders include Sriya Sharbojoya,who envisioned the station as a fresh, spirited voice for Dhaka’s youth, along with notable media figures such as Sara Zaker, Asaduzzaman Noor and Iresh Zaker. Radio Shadhin is a part of Asiatic 3sixty.
Sriya Sharbojoya is currently holding the position of Managing Director.
The “Rise Up” Philosophy
Embracing its motto “Rise Up!”, Radio Shadhin channels the spirit of freedom and empowerment—inviting audiences to “emancipate ourselves from mental slavery,” inspired by Bob Marley’s words.
The station aims to resonate with the vibrant aspirations of a young Bangladesh: “somewhere in our hearts, we sing the songs, the dreams and the ambitions and possibilities that are a young and new Bangladesh” .
Programming & Impact
Radio Shadhin is especially known for its live broadcasts of all home fixtures of the Bangladesh National Cricket Team, offering ball-by-ball commentary, expert insights, and matchday excitement to avid fans.
Beyond sports, the station curates a diverse mix of music, inspirational talk shows, cultural segments, and interactive programming that goes beyond mere entertainment to become a “voice of the people”.
Reputation & Reach
Reviewers frequently describe Radio Shadhin as “one of the country’s best radio stations,” praising its accessible programming and vibrant energy. It holds a spot among the active FM stations in Bangladesh, alongside peers like Radio Foorti and Jago FM.
Radio Shadhin stands out not just for its broadcast quality, but for embracing a larger social role—uplifting voices, celebrating youth and freedom, and connecting the community through sound and spirit.
References
- ^ আনুষ্ঠানিক সম্প্রচারে রেডিও স্বাধীন. priyo.com (in Bengali).
- ^ জাতীয় ক্রিকেট দলের সব খেলা সরাসরি প্রচার রেডিও স্বাধীন ৯২.৪ এ. The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali).