Desh TV (Bengali: দেশ টিভি; lit. 'country TV'),[2] stylized as DESHTV, is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel owned by Desh Television Limited, a part of the Karnaphuli Group conglomerate.[3] It officially commenced broadcasts on 26 March 2009.[4] Desh TV is headquartered in Malibagh, Dhaka. The channel is broadcast via the Bangabandhu-1 satellite.[1]
![]() Logo of Desh TV, in use since October 2022. | |
Country | Bangladesh |
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Broadcast area | Nationwide |
Headquarters | Malibagh, Dhaka |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Bengali |
Ownership | |
Owner | Karnaphuli Group |
Key people |
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History | |
Launched | 26 March 2009 |
Links | |
Website | desh |
History
editIn mid to late 2000s, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission granted Desh TV a license to broadcast.[5] The channel was launched on 26 March 2009 via the Telstar 10 satellite[6] by veteran actor and politician Asaduzzaman Noor, who is the former managing director of the channel. Desh TV aims to focus on enriching the country's culture, values, and communal harmony, which would strengthen democracy, according to Noor. Later, Bangladesh's national anthem sang at the foot of the Shikha Chironton was broadcast.[7]
On 25 June 2010, marking the first death anniversary of American singer Michael Jackson, Desh TV aired a special program dedicated to him titled Tribute to the Legend: Michael Jackson.[8] In July 2011, Desh TV premiered Ke Hotey Chay Kotipoti, the Bangladeshi adaptation of the international game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, hosted by Asaduzzaman Noor.[9] The series started with the appearance of veteran Bangladeshi actor Shakib Khan and his ex-wife Apu Biswas.[10] In November 2011, Desh TV, along with three other Bangladeshi television channels, signed an agreement with UNICEF to air children's programming for one minute.[11]
The channel began broadcasting on Sky in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2011 but was later removed for unknown reasons on 12 January 2012.[12][13][14] On 2 June 2012, Desh TV launched its website.[15] In December 2013, Desh TV aired a special 12-episode miniseries titled Deshe Deshe Juddhaporadh, regarding war crimes committed around the world.[16] Desh TV was one of the nine Bangladeshi television channels to sign an agreement with Bdnews24.com to subscribe to a video-based news agency run by children called Prism in May 2016.[17]
On 18 October 2019, marking the first death anniversary of guitarist and singer Ayub Bachchu, Desh TV aired Sei Tumi, a special program dedicated to him.[18] On 3 March 2022, Desh TV signed an agreement with local telecommunications company Banglalink. Under the agreement, the channel will enjoy Banglalink corporate connection as a valued client, according to a press release.[19] Desh TV announced in July 2022 that Asaduzzaman Noor quit the channel.[20] The channel officially adopted a new logo on 26 October 2022.[21] The foundation stone of the construction of Desh Tower, a new 26-floor building which would be housing Desh TV, was laid on 17 December 2023.[22][23]
Programming
editDesh TV offers a diverse range of programming, including news, entertainment, and sports. It also strongly upholds the culture of Bangladesh.[24][25] On its thirteenth anniversary on 26 March 2022, the channel announced that it would completely shift to airing news programming, by removing all non-news programs.[1]
List of programming
edit- Bakorkhani[26]
- Baranday Roddur[27]
- Bela Obela Sarabela[28]
- Call-er Gaan[29]
- Calling Bell[30]
- Cornet[31]
- Desh Janapad[32]
- Desh Shongbad[32]
- Durpath[33]
- Gaan Ar Gaan[32]
- Jao Pakhi[32]
- Jimmi[34]
- Ke Hotey Chay Kotipoti
- Kolpoloker Golpokotha[32]
- Radio Chocolate[35]
- Radio Chocolate Reloaded[36]
- Sangskriti Saradesh[37]
- Satkahon[32]
- Shimanto[38]
- Shubhro[39]
- Soja Kotha[40]
- Sur Ar Gaan[41]
- Tribute to the Legend[42]
- Total Sports[43]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c ১৪ বছরে পা রাখলো দেশ টিভি. Jago News 24 (in Bengali). 26 March 2022. Archived from the original on 13 January 2023. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
- ^ Biswas, Sailendra (2000). "Samsad Bengali-English dictionary. 3rd ed". Calcutta: Sahitya Samsad. p. 518. Archived from the original on 28 June 2020.
- ^ "Contact Us". Desh TV. Archived from the original on 28 December 2014. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Desh TV goes on air Mar 26". The Daily Star. 20 March 2009. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016.
- ^ "10 TV Channels". The Daily Star. 16 March 2007. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ "Telstar 10 (Apstar 2R) - 76,5° E". ForumSatelit.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Desh TV goes on air". The Daily Star. 27 March 2009. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "A tribute to Michael Jackson on Desh TV". The Daily Star. 25 June 2010. Archived from the original on 23 May 2024. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Asaduzzaman Noor to host "Ke Hote Chay Kotipoti"". The Daily Star. 3 June 2011. Archived from the original on 13 January 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ ""Ke Hote Chay Kotipoti": Star-studded Eid-special episodes". The Daily Star. 25 August 2011. Archived from the original on 30 April 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "4 TVs to air one minute's free programme on child issues". The Daily Star. 4 November 2011. Archived from the original on 15 July 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ যুক্তরাজ্যে চালু হচ্ছে দেশ টিভি. BanglaNews24 (in Bengali). 2 January 2011. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 14 June 2022.
- ^ Baddhan, Raj (27 April 2011). "Desh TV added to Sky Digital platform". BizAsia. Archived from the original on 13 January 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ Baddhan, Raj (12 January 2012). "Desh TV goes off air; removed from Sky EPG". BizAsia. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Desh TV launches new website". The Daily Star. 4 June 2012. Archived from the original on 13 January 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ "Special series on War Crimes on Desh TV". The Daily Star. 9 December 2013. Archived from the original on 13 January 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Prism signs up with 7 TV channels". BDNews24. 17 May 2016. Archived from the original on 1 November 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
- ^ আইয়ুব বাচ্চু স্মরণে টিভিতে নানা আয়োজন. Samakal (in Bengali). 18 October 2019. Archived from the original on 13 January 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Banglalink signs agreement with Desh Television". Dhaka Tribune. 3 March 2022. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ আসাদুজ্জামান নূর দেশ টিভি ছাড়লেন. Janakantha (in Bengali). 5 July 2022. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ জাতির আত্মিক উন্নয়নে ভূমিকা রাখুন : দেশ টিভির নতুন লোগো উন্মোচনে সম্প্রচারমন্ত্রী. Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (in Bengali). 26 October 2022. Archived from the original on 14 January 2023. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
- ^ দেশ টিভির প্রধান কার্যালয়ের ভিত্তিপ্রস্তর উদ্বোধন. BanglaNews24 (in Bengali). 17 December 2023. Archived from the original on 12 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ ২৬ তলা বিশিষ্ট দেশ টাওয়ারের ভিত্তিপ্রস্তর স্থাপন. Channel i (in Bengali). 17 December 2023. Archived from the original on 12 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
- ^ "Desh TV celebrates its first anniversary". The Daily Star. 29 March 2010. Archived from the original on 10 June 2022. Retrieved 10 June 2022.
- ^ দেশ টিভির জন্মদিন (in Bengali). Bangla Tribune. 26 March 2016. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2022.
- ^ ""Bakorkhani" on Desh TV". The Daily Star. 23 July 2015. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Baranday Roddur on Desh TV". The Daily Star. 5 October 2016. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "বেলা অবেলা সারাবেলা". Desh TV. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ কল-এর গান. Desh TV. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ ""Calling Bell" on Desh TV". The Daily Star. 10 June 2015. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Cornet on Desh TV". The Daily Star. 14 June 2009. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f টিভি সূচি. Bdnews24.com (in Bengali). 3 June 2013. Archived from the original on 8 September 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ দূরপাঠ. Desh TV. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ "Drama serial Jimmi on Desh TV". The Daily Star. 5 April 2011. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Radio Chocolate on Desh TV". The Daily Star. 23 May 2012. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ ধারাবাহিক নাটকে শরিফুল. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 9 May 2013. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 8 September 2022.
- ^ সংস্কৃতি সারাদেশ. Desh TV. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ ""Shimanto" on Desh TV tonight". The Daily Star. 4 July 2010. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ "Drama serial "Shubhro" on Desh TV". The Daily Star. 27 July 2010. Archived from the original on 10 October 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2022.
- ^ সোজা কথা. Desh TV. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ "Musical Live "Sur Ar Gaan" on Desh TV". The Daily Star. 30 June 2017. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ ট্রিবিউট টু দ্যা লিজেন্ড. Desh TV. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ টোটাল স্পোর্টস. Desh TV. Archived from the original on 28 November 2021. Retrieved 28 November 2021.