Bangladesh Television
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Bangladesh Television also known by the acronym BTV, is the state-owned Television network in Bangladesh
. It started broadcasting as Pakistan Television in what was then East Pakistan
on 25 December 1964. It was renamed Bangladesh Television after the independence
in 1971. Broadcasts in full colour started in 1980. About 2 million televisions receive transmissions from the network's 17 relay stations.
BTV has a national channel which is broadcast from Dhaka
. This transmission is relayed to the whole country via local relay stations in major cities of the country. There is also a regional station located in Chittagong
which broadcasts local programmes in the evening.In the mid 1990s the national TV channel started to broadcast the news programs of BBC and CNN. In 2004, BTV started worldwide broadcasts through its satellite based branch, BTV World.
BTV is primarily financed through the television licence
fees. Although it has produced many award-winning programmes, it has often been criticised for being the mouth-piece of the ruling government and their lack of quality entertaining programmes.
Some of the many popular english TV programs and cartoons aired on BTV were:
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
. It started broadcasting as Pakistan Television in what was then East Pakistan
East Pakistan
East Pakistan was a provincial state of Pakistan established in 14 August 1947. The provincial state existed until its declaration of independence on 26 March 1971 as the independent nation of Bangladesh. Pakistan recognized the new nation on 16 December 1971. East Pakistan was created from Bengal...
on 25 December 1964. It was renamed Bangladesh Television after the independence
Bangladesh Liberation War
The Bangladesh Liberation War was an armed conflict pitting East Pakistan and India against West Pakistan. The war resulted in the secession of East Pakistan, which became the independent nation of Bangladesh....
in 1971. Broadcasts in full colour started in 1980. About 2 million televisions receive transmissions from the network's 17 relay stations.
BTV has a national channel which is broadcast from Dhaka
Dhaka
Dhaka is the capital of Bangladesh and the principal city of Dhaka Division. Dhaka is a megacity and one of the major cities of South Asia. Located on the banks of the Buriganga River, Dhaka, along with its metropolitan area, had a population of over 15 million in 2010, making it the largest city...
. This transmission is relayed to the whole country via local relay stations in major cities of the country. There is also a regional station located in Chittagong
Chittagong
Chittagong ) is a city in southeastern Bangladesh and the capital of an eponymous district and division. Built on the banks of the Karnaphuli River, the city is home to Bangladesh's busiest seaport and has a population of over 4.5 million, making it the second largest city in the country.A trading...
which broadcasts local programmes in the evening.In the mid 1990s the national TV channel started to broadcast the news programs of BBC and CNN. In 2004, BTV started worldwide broadcasts through its satellite based branch, BTV World.
BTV is primarily financed through the television licence
Television licence
A television licence is an official licence required in many countries for the reception of television broadcasts...
fees. Although it has produced many award-winning programmes, it has often been criticised for being the mouth-piece of the ruling government and their lack of quality entertaining programmes.
Popular programs
- Jodi Kichhu Mone Na KorenJodi Kichhu Mone Na KorenJodi Kichu Mone Na Koren was a show hosted by Fazle Lohani that used to be aired on Bangladesh Television during late 70's until early 80's , from Banglapedia....
- IttadiIttadiIttyadi is a popular television programme in Bangladesh created and presented by Hanif Sanket that airs on Bangladesh Television. It is one of the longest running shows on Bangladeshi television...
- BohubrihiBohubrihiBohubrihi was one of the most popular drama serials ever aired on Bangladesh Television. The story was written by Humayun Ahmed. He also wrote a book with the same title...
- SongsoptokSongsoptokSongsoptok is a drama serial, aired on Bangladesh Television, based on the novel by Shahidullah Kaiser....
- Shomoyer KothaShomoyer KothaShomoyer Kotha , which translates to "Talk of the Time", is a talk show on Bangladesh Television, the state-owned television network in Bangladesh. The programme is planned and hosted by Syed Munir Khasru, a faculty member of Institute of Business Administration, Dhaka University and is directed by...
- Mati O ManushMati O ManushMati O Manush was a pioneering television programme in Bangladesh Television. Starting from the mid 1980s, it brought revolution to the agricultural sector of Bangladesh. It was hosted by Shykh Seraj....
- SisimpurSisimpurSisimpur is the Bangladeshi version of the children's television series Sesame Street.The first season of the series featured 26 episodes, and a second roster of 36 episodes was in production as of 9 February 2006...
- Notun Kuri (National Cultural Talent Hunt)
- Kothao Keu Nai
- Aaj Robibar
- Nokkhotrer Raat
- BTV National Debate
Airing International Programs
From the late 80s till the late 90s, BTV aired lots of international programs - which included children's TV shows, cartoons and many popular english TV series. Around those years, BTV did not encourage dubbing those shows. This was a very nice step in pushing children and adults alike to get acquainted with the English language and its various accents, outside of the regular academic environemt, in a fully entertaining form.Some of the many popular english TV programs and cartoons aired on BTV were:
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- Smurfs
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- Thunder Cats
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