* DEUTSCHE WELLE RADIO, English Service: QUIZ Competition/October 09

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DEUTSCHE WELLE RADIO, ENGLISH SERVICE
SPORTS REPORT QUIZ: OCTOBER 09


Your chance to win great prizes!

October sees the start of the new NBA season. For Germany’s best basketball player, Dirk Nowitzki, it might be the last chance to finally win the Championship title.

In our Sports quiz we would like to know:

Which team does Nowitzki play for?

Is it
a) Chicago Bulls
b) New York Knicks
or
c) Dallas Mavericks ?

If you know the answer, please send it to sport.english@dw-world.de or to: Deutsche Welle Radio/English, 53110 Bonn, Germany.
The winner will receive a shortwave radio and the four runners-up will each get a Deutsche Welle football.
Good luck!

Previous Winners:
April:Radio Winner:

Paidraig McGreal - Republic of Ireland

Runners-up:

Öwamga Jerbert - Uganda

Miss Hindun - Indonesia

Donovan Parkinson - Canada

Nita Viegas - India

May:Radio Winner:

Paterne Mizero - Rwanda
Runners-up:

Milana Bessarab - Russia

J. Sangeetha - India

Belal Hossain - Bangladesh

Ibrahim Bunu - Nigeria
Congratulations!

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DEUTSCHE WELLE RADIO, ENGLISH SERVICE

NEWSLINK QUIZ: OCTOBER 09

Your chance to win an MP-3-Player!

Germany is celebrating a major anniversary this year – the fall of the Berlin wall, an event which paved the way to German reunification.

In our Newslink quiz this month we’d like to know:

How many years have passed since then?

a) 10 years

b) 20 years
or
c) 30 years?

If you know the answer, send it to newslink@dw-world.de or to Deutsche Welle, English Service, 53110 Bonn, Germany.You can win a shortwave radio or an MP3 player.

Good luck!

Previous Winners:

May:Winner:

Jay Handel - Canada

Runners-up:

M. Salahuddin Bhuiya - Bangladesh

Yin Cheung Mar - Hongkong

Claire Walkinshaw - New Zealand

Agyemang Karikari Marfo - Ghana

Michael Joseph - Tanzania

June:Winner:

Richard J. Bianchino - U.S.A.

Runners-up:

Ibrahim Bunu - Nigeria

Marlies Henke - Canada

G. Morscheck - Australia

Bernadette-Ann Simmons - Trinidad &

TobagoJulius Angelo Colaco - India
Congratulations!

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DEUTSCHE WELLE RADIO, ENGLISH SERVICE

INBOX QUIZ: OCTOBER 09

Halloween - or All Hallow's Eve - is celebrated in October - this month we want you to tell us the actual date of this ghoulish festival

Spiders' webs, vampires and bats - appropriate accessories for that special night when adults and children alike dress up and take part in Trick or Treating, costume balls or simply attend Halloween parties.

On All Hallows’ eve, which is where the name originates from, the ancient Celts would place a skull on their window sill to represent the departed. Later on, the skull was replaced by carved turnips and even later, when it became popular in North America where pumpkins are readily available – the Jack o’ Lantern became the hallmark of Halloween – a carved out pumpkin lit from within with either a candle or light bulb.


It’s hugely celebrated in the United States of America and has only quite recently become a hit here in Germany.

Our October question is: on what date is Halloween celebrated

is it-
a) 1st October
b) 31st October or
c) 25th October

Naturally we are also interested in hearing your thoughts on the matter. Perhaps you have an story you would like to share with us! It could very well be featured in the program or on our web page.
Get your entry sent off by 31st October at the latest - as an e-mail to:
inbox@dw-world.de
- as a text message to:
+49 160148 1000
- by post to:
Deutsche Welle, English Service, Inbox, 53110 Bonn, Germany

Good luck!

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DEUTSCHE WELLE RADIO, ASIA ENGLISH SDEPARTMENT

QUIZ OF THE MONTH: OCTOBER 09

Answer the following question to win a short-wave radio and other Deutsche Welle prizes!

Which country is being celebrated by the 2009 Frankfurt Book Fair?

A. Japan
B. India
C. China

To enter the prize draw, please send your answers and your postal addresses to us at myasia@dw-world.de or to Deutsche Welle Radio, Asia English Department, Kurt-Schumacher Straße 3, 53113 Bonn, Germany.

The draw will take place at the end of the month -- the winners will be informed on our radio programme Asia Compact and on this site. Good luck!

* Visit Rajshahi

Rajshahi is the capital of Rajshahi Division in Bangladesh.

Understand

Rajshahi is a city in Rajshahi District in northwestern Bangladesh, and is one of the most peaceful areas of the country.The river Padma,one of the major rivers of Indian subcontinent runs along the city. Rajshahi has a population of 700,000. It is the headquarter of the Rajshahi division, one of the six administrative divisions in Bangladesh. Rajshahi municipality established in 1876,one of the first in Bangladesh. Rajshahi is located near many ancient capitals of Bengal,notably 'Lakhnoiti' or 'Lokhnaboti' and 'Pundra'. Rajshahi is home to many educational institutes,and is often referred to in Bangladesh as 'education city'. It is famous for pure silk, mango and lichi. Attractive silk products are cheaper in Rajshahi and is often referred to as the 'silk city'. There are also a number ancient mosques, shrines and temples in and around Rajshahi. The city of Rajshahi was declared as the happiest city in the world by the World Happiness Survey in 2006. The city has very peaceful environment.

Get in
Rajshahi is connected to the rest of the country through roads, water, rail and air.

By air

Shah Mokhdum Airport an airport named after the famous Preacher Hazrat Shah Mokhdum (Rh.) is situated a short distance away from

By bus
It takes approximately 5 hours by road to reach the capital, Dhaka. A number of bus services including AC and non-AC buses are available from and to Dhaka via Natore. Bus services to other major districts are also available from the Bus Terminal of Rajshahi.Buses for Dhaka-
Greenline
Hanif Enterprise
NP Elegance
Modern Enterprise
National Travels

By train
A luxurious intercity express train named Silk City Express runs between Dhaka and Rajshahi. There are also number of intercity express trains runs between Rajshahi and other major cities of Bangladesh. Another intercity train running between Dhaka and Rajshahi is the Padma Express.
Silk City Express Start from Dhaka to Rajshahi at 03:00PM and Start from Rajshahi to Dhaka at 07:15AM.
Padma Express Start from Dhaka to Rajshahi at 11:45PM and Start from Rajshahi to Dhaka at 04:00PM.
Weekly Holiday Silk City Express : Sunday and Padma Express : Tuesday

Get around
Taxicabs are available. "Rickshaw(a tri-cycle human paddled vehicle)" and "auto-rickshaw" are also available.Taking a rickshaw is a good way to travel around when you have time at hand. The travel expenses are much cheaper than the capital city of Dhaka, and the most important thing is you won't find any road traffic-jam or snitcher around the streets of Rajshahi.
See

# River Side There is a beautiful seeing sight by the bank of river Padma.At rainy season,water comes up and it looks realy beautiful.

# Chhota Sona Mosque One of the most graceful monument of the Sultanate period is the Chhota Sona Masjid or Small Golden Mosque at Gaur in Rajshahi Built by one Wali Muhammad during the reign of Sultan Alauddin Husain Shah (1493-1519). Originally it was roofed over with 15 gold-gilded domes including the 3 Chauchala domes in the middle row, from which it derives its curious name.

# Varendra Research Museum Situated at Rajshahi, this museum has a rich collection of objects of Mohenjodaro and also of 16th to 19th century A.D. This is devoted to the study of ancient history and culture. Its rich collections contain interesting objects of past Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim heritage. It is located at the heart of Rajshahi town and maintained by Rajshahi University authority. The year of its formal establishment is 1910 A.D. Admission is free.

# Shrine of Hazrat Shah Mokhdum(Rh.) A Majar or Dorga(Shrine)is established around the grave of Hazrat Shah Mokhdum Ruposh(Rh.) in Rajshahi city.Is is said that he was the first Islam preacher in the Rajshahi region.It is said that he came to Rajshahi through the river Padma riding two crocodiles.Even now,some crocodiles are reserved in the Dhighi(Large pond) next to the shrine of Hazrat Shah Mokhdum(Rh).

# Central Park and Zoo A central park and zoo is one of the main attractions of Rajshahi city.A wide area with lush green trees and grasses also houses different animal species. It is located by the bank of river Padma.

# Bangladesh Betar Bangladesh Betar(Radio Bangladesh) has a regional station in Rajshahi which transmits various programs of mass interest.Rajshahi station has broadcasting house and transmitter in different campus.Two transmitters of 100kW and 10kW transmitting capacity transmits the programs development at the broadcasting house.Bangladesh betar,Rajshahi station transmits its programs in Medium Wavelength.


# Puthia Palace Situated a little far away from the city. Its an ancient palace which attracts all to visit.


# Shahid Zia Park An amusement park for pleasure. It has mono rail, bumping cars and many other exciting things for amusement. It is under the Rajshahi City Corporation.


# Bagha Mosque A historical mosque situated in Bagha of Rajshahi. There is a picture of this mosque in one side of 50 taka note.
# Rajshahi University. You must see this well-planned beautiful green campus before leaving Rajshahi. It is within a few kilometers from the city centre and easily accessible.

# Ghoramara. The oldest part of Rajshahi City, consisting most of oldest (70-100 year old) buildings.

# Kashia-Danga. From this area massive mango tree garden area of Rajshahi starts. Anyone can have a glimpse of famous mangoe's tree of Rajshahi from this area. The area is at the west part of the city, near to Rajshahi court railway station.

# Santal Para. Located inside the Mahish-Bathan Area. Some santal tribes people lives here. Anyone can have a look to their tribal life.

Do
Rajshahi University. You must see this well-planned beautiful green campus before leaving Rajshahi. It is within a few kilometers from the city centre and easily accessible.


Buy
Shopping Mall & Fashion Stores: These fashion clothing stores and mall are located in the center of the city. Both traditional and western style clothes are available here.
New Market, Style Zone, Look Me, Nanking Bazar, Index plaza, Cats Eye, Iota Style Zone, Shaheb Bazaar. (The oldest market of the city)


Eat
Restaurants and Bakery: Some nice restaurants and fast food places are available in the city.
Nanking Chinese Restaurant
Chilis fast food
Chilis Kabab
McDonalds Restaurant
Bishal Bakery & Confectionary
Ruchita confectionary
Charping Chinese Restaurant
Chang Pai Chinese Restaurant
China Garden Chinese Restaurant
Safa Wang Chinese Restaurant
Eligance Chinese Restaurant
Meatloaf Fast Food
Fresh and wild fast food
Young King Chinese Restaurant
Just Inn Fast food
Goodys Fast Food
Sun Sea Chinese Restaurant
Razia Chinese restaurant
Aristocrat Chinese Restaurant and Fast Food
Hilsha Bangla Foods


Sleep
Hotels: Hotels rates are cheap in the city. Most accommodations are available in these hotels.
Hotel Mukta International
Haq's Inn
Dallas International
Rajshahi Parjatan Motel
Hotel Relax
Hotel Asia
Hotel Galaxy
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