The Bangladesh National Node (IMAGE) International Astronomical Union Caption The chair of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 Bangladesh National Node, Mr. F. R. Sarker, giving a speech during the 2005 World Space Week. Bangladesh is the 100th participating country in the IYA2009 initiative. Credit Bangladesh Astronomical Society/IYA2009 Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.