BBC's Int'l radio playwriting competition underway

Writers from around the world, including Bangladesh are invited to submit their scripts as the 25th International Radio Playwriting Competition has been opened for entries, says a press release. 

The global competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, in partnership with Commonwealth Writers and co-producers The Open University, offers a unique opportunity for playwrights to use the medium of radio drama to reach an international audience.

The competition has two first prizes – one for writers with English as a First Language and another for writers with English as a Second Language. Both winners will attend an award ceremony in London and see their plays recorded for broadcast on BBC World Service.

A third award – the Georgi Markov prize – celebrates the most promising script from the competition's shortlist in honour of BBC World Service journalist and writer Georgi Markov (1929-1978). The winner of this prize will travel to London for the award ceremony and spend two weeks with BBC Radio Drama and BBC World Service. 

The International Playwriting Competition welcomes scripts from Bangladesh, whether established or new writers. The dramas need to be 53 minutes long and can be on any subject. The closing date for entries is on January 31, 2016. Detailed rules and procedures of participation are provided at www.bbcworldservice.com/radioplay.