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Desh TV (; ), stylized as DESHTV, is a Bangladeshi
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satellite and cable television channel owned by Desh Television Limited, a part of the Karnaphuli Group conglomerate. It officially commenced broadcasts on 26 March 2009. Desh TV is headquartered in Malibagh, Dhaka. The channel is broadcast via the
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.


History

In mid to late 2000s, the
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granted Desh TV a license to broadcast. The channel was launched on 26 March 2009 via the
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satellite by veteran actor and politician
Asaduzzaman Noor Asaduzzaman Noor (born 31 October 1946) is a Bangladeshi actor, politician and activist. He was a Jatiya Sangsad member representing the Nilphamari-2 constituency during 2001–2024 and served as the Ministry of Cultural Affairs (Bangladesh), c ...
, 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. On 25 June 2010, marking the first death anniversary of American singer
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, Desh TV aired a special program dedicated to him titled ''Tribute to the Legend: Michael Jackson''. In July 2011, Desh TV premiered '' Ke Hotey Chay Kotipoti'', the Bangladeshi adaptation of the international game show ''
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'', hosted by Asaduzzaman Noor. The series started with the appearance of veteran Bangladeshi actor
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and his ex-wife
Apu Biswas Apu Biswas (born 11 October 1989) is a Bangladeshi film actress and model. Struggling to establish herself as a lead actress in films such as ''Kaal Sokale'',''O Amar Chhele'',''Machine Man'' or ''Pitar Ason'' , blockbusters films such as '' Ko ...
. In November 2011, Desh TV, along with three other Bangladeshi television channels, signed an agreement with
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to air children's programming for one minute. The channel began broadcasting on
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in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2011 but was later removed for unknown reasons on 12 January 2012. On 2 June 2012, Desh TV launched its website. In December 2013, Desh TV aired a special 12-episode miniseries titled ''Deshe Deshe Juddhaporadh'', regarding war crimes committed around the world. On the occasion of the month of
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, Desh TV was one of the eight television channels to broadcast the cooking series ''Pran Premium Ghee Star Cook'' in July 2014. 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. On 18 October 2019, marking the first death anniversary of guitarist and singer
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, Desh TV aired ''Sei Tumi'', a special program dedicated to him. On 3 March 2022, Desh TV signed an agreement with local telecommunications company
Banglalink Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd., d.b.a. Banglalink (; formerly ''Sheba Telecom (Pvt.) Ltd.'') is a Dutch-owned telecommunications company headquartered in Gulshan-1, Dhaka. It is the third-largest mobile network operator in Banglades ...
. Under the agreement, the channel will enjoy Banglalink corporate connection as a valued client, according to a press release. Desh TV announced in July 2022 that Asaduzzaman Noor quit the channel. The channel officially adopted a new logo on 26 October 2022. 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.


Programming

Desh TV offers a diverse range of programming, including news, entertainment, and sports. It also strongly upholds the culture of Bangladesh. 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.


List of programming

* ''Bakorkhani'' * ''Baranday Roddur'' * ''Bela Obela Sarabela'' * ''Call-er Gaan'' * ''Calling Bell'' * ''Cornet'' * ''Desh Janapad'' * ''Desh Shongbad'' * ''Durpath'' * ''Gaan Ar Gaan'' * ''Jao Pakhi'' * ''Jimmi'' * '' Ke Hotey Chay Kotipoti'' * ''Kolpoloker Golpokotha'' * ''Radio Chocolate'' * ''Radio Chocolate Reloaded'' * ''Sangskriti Saradesh'' * ''Satkahon'' * ''Shimanto'' * ''Shubhro'' * ''Soja Kotha'' * ''Sur Ar Gaan'' * ''Tribute to the Legend'' * ''Total Sports''


See also

*
List of television stations in Bangladesh Around 46 privately owned television channels were permitted by the Government of Bangladesh as of 2023, of which thirty-six are currently on air. Six television channels, namely STV-US, CSB News, Channel 1 (Bangladesh), Channel 1, Diganta Telev ...


References


External links

* {{Television in Bangladesh Television channels in Bangladesh Television channels and stations established in 2009 2009 establishments in Bangladesh Mass media in Dhaka