Bangla TV
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Country | United Kingdom & Bangladesh |
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Broadcast area | Bangladesh |
Headquarters | Dhaka |
Programming | |
Picture format | 4:3 16:9 SDTV HDTV |
History | |
Launched | 16 September 1999 (United Kingdom) 19 May 2017 (Bangladesh) |
Closed | Unknown (United Kingdom) |
Links | |
Website | banglatv.tv |
Part of a series on the |
British Bangladeshis |
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History |
History of Bangladeshis in Britain Brick Lane History of Asians in Britain |
Statistics |
Demographics of Bangladeshis Demographics of Asians |
Languages |
Bengali (Sylheti) · English (Banglish) |
Culture |
Baishakhi Mela Culture of Bangladesh Channel S · Bangla TV Business |
Religion |
East London Mosque Brick Lane Mosque Islam in England |
Notables |
List of British Bangladeshis |
Bangla TV is a Bengali language satellite television channel. It has started satellite transmission on Bangladesh from 19 May 2017.[1][2] Previously it was UK-based satellite television channel, established by the British Bangladeshis targeting the Bengali speaking people in the United Kingdom, and in Europe.
History[]
Launched in 1999, Bangla TV was the first Bengali language television channel in the UK. It operated as a subscription-only channel until 2005, following the arrival of Channel S, a rival channel providing a free-to-air service targeting its programming specifically for the Bengali Sylheti community in the UK. Following the launch of Channel S, Bangla TV also switched over to a non-subscription based model and to date have been providing the service free.
Temporary removals[]
Bangla TV was removed from Sky channel 786 on 1 July 2010,[3] before returning on 9 July, no explanation was provided. Bangla TV was again removed from the Sky EPG during December 2010 before being found in serious breach of Ofcom rules.[4] The channel returned again on 17 June 2011,[5] under new management.[6] Bangla TV was again removed from the Sky EPG during December 2013 and January 2014 before returning on 10 February 2014. It was again removed on 7 August 2014 and continues to have intermittent TV transmission.
Rivalry[]
Since the arrival of Channel S, there has been rivalry between the two channels. Bangla TV had previously been the monopoly provider and as a result had broadcast many UK community based events such as the Baishakhi Mela, and Pitha Uthshob.
Programming[]
- Ain O Bichar
- Apnar Daktar
- Bangla Cinema
- Banglar Gaan
- Banglar Sokal
- Islamic Jiggasa O Jobab
- Islame Narir Jiggasa
- Sekorer Gaan
In Bangladesh[]
From 19 May 2017, Bangla TV has started satellite transmission on Bangladesh.[7][8]
Broadcast right[]
The channel recently bagged the live broadcasting rights of Bangladesh Premier League (football) and Bangladesh Federation Cup.
Previous information[]
Slogan: আপনার ভাষায় কথা বলে - Apnar bhashay kotha bole English: Speaks your language
Country: United Kingdom
Headquarters: Hackney Wick, London
Web: www.banglatv.co.uk
See also[]
- British Bangladeshi
- List of television stations in Bangladesh
References[]
- ^ "বাংলা টিভির কথা". banglatv.tv (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "বাংলাদেশে সম্প্রচার শুরু 'বাংলা টিভি'র". NTV Online (in Bengali). 19 May 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "Bangla TV removed from Sky Digital". Biz Asia. 2010-07-05. Archived from the original on 2010-07-10. Retrieved 2010-07-09.
- ^ "Bangla TV in serious breach of Ofcom rules". Biz Asia. 24 January 2011. Archived from the original on 30 November 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- ^ "Bangla TV returns to Sky Digital EPG slot". Biz Asia. 17 June 2011. Archived from the original on 23 June 2011. Retrieved 20 June 2011.
- ^ "Bangla TV set for return on Sky Digital?". Biz Asia. 18 April 2011. Archived from the original on 9 September 2011. Retrieved 18 April 2011.
- ^ "বাংলা টিভির কথা". banglatv.tv (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ "বাংলাদেশে সম্প্রচার শুরু 'বাংলা টিভি'র". NTV Online (in Bengali). 19 May 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
External links[]
- Television channels and stations established in 1999
- Television channels in the United Kingdom
- Television channels in Bangladesh
- Bengali-language television channels
- British Bangladeshi mass media
- 1999 establishments in the United Kingdom