MUMBAI: BBC World Service can now be heard in English on FM right across Sri Lanka. The beeb has signed a new agreement with the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC).

SLBC is broadcasting BBC programmes in English on seven of its national FM stations in Colombo, Yatiyantota, Karagahatenna, Haputale, Deniyaye, Radella and Hunnasgiriya.

BBC Asia Pacific business development manager Michel Lobelle said, "Sri Lanka is a key market for the BBC World Service and listeners can now enjoy programmes in perfect sound quality across the country.

"This new agreement is a crucial step in consolidating our already good relationship, and we look forward to further collaborations in the future."