Bangladesh Television (BTV)

Doyel accuses director Rashed Chowdhury of withholding payment for ‘Chandrabati Kotha’

In a recent televised interview, actress Dilruba Hossain Doyel revealed that she, along with several other cast and crew members, has not been compensated for their work in the film “Chandrabati Kotha”, which was released in 2021. 

I was ‘banned’ for seven years: Kanak Chapa

"I was banned for a full seven years due to my political identity. Although it may seem irrelevant, the Covid pandemic taught me a lot. I realised that one can survive with fewer possessions. Excessive food and luxuries are unnecessary, and true peace comes from standing closely with people in need," shared Kanak Chapa.

Asif Akbar declines Betar and BTV offers after 18 years of blacklisting

Asif Akbar, one of the most popular singers in Bangladesh, had been unofficially blacklisted by Bangladesh Betar (Radio) and Bangladesh Television (BTV) for 18 long years. However, after the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, the artiste’s name was swiftly reinstated on the “white list” overnight.

Snapshots of history—Golam Mustafa meets Manzoor Alam Beg

Modhurimay Alap (Swapno ‘71, 2023) transcribes two days of conversations with the late Golam Mustafa, first Director of Photography of Bangladesh Television.

Pori Moni to host BTV’s ‘Tarar Mela’ for Eid 

Although Dhallywood actor Pori Moni has been busy enjoying the joys of motherhood, leading to her being somewhat inactive on the showbiz front, she will soon be seen hosting a celebrity magazine show for this Eid. 

'Sisimpur' introduces differently-abled character to the gang

Last December, children's multi-educational programme, “Sisimpur”, introduced their first character on the autism spectrum, through their verified Facebook page.

BTV’s costly nod to World Cup

Its belated move for media rights came with a hefty bill

HC revives trial after 12 years for 1975 killings of 4 BTV officials

The High Court today (August 31, 2022) cleared the way for a lower court concerned to resume the trial proceedings of a sensational case filed for killing four officials of Bangladesh Television (BTV) during the mass upsurge in 1975.

September 30, 2024
September 30, 2024

Doyel accuses director Rashed Chowdhury of withholding payment for ‘Chandrabati Kotha’

In a recent televised interview, actress Dilruba Hossain Doyel revealed that she, along with several other cast and crew members, has not been compensated for their work in the film “Chandrabati Kotha”, which was released in 2021. 

September 6, 2024
September 6, 2024

I was ‘banned’ for seven years: Kanak Chapa

"I was banned for a full seven years due to my political identity. Although it may seem irrelevant, the Covid pandemic taught me a lot. I realised that one can survive with fewer possessions. Excessive food and luxuries are unnecessary, and true peace comes from standing closely with people in need," shared Kanak Chapa.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Asif Akbar declines Betar and BTV offers after 18 years of blacklisting

Asif Akbar, one of the most popular singers in Bangladesh, had been unofficially blacklisted by Bangladesh Betar (Radio) and Bangladesh Television (BTV) for 18 long years. However, after the fall of the Awami League government on August 5, the artiste’s name was swiftly reinstated on the “white list” overnight.

June 3, 2023
June 3, 2023

Snapshots of history—Golam Mustafa meets Manzoor Alam Beg

Modhurimay Alap (Swapno ‘71, 2023) transcribes two days of conversations with the late Golam Mustafa, first Director of Photography of Bangladesh Television.

April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023

Pori Moni to host BTV’s ‘Tarar Mela’ for Eid 

Although Dhallywood actor Pori Moni has been busy enjoying the joys of motherhood, leading to her being somewhat inactive on the showbiz front, she will soon be seen hosting a celebrity magazine show for this Eid. 

January 10, 2023
January 10, 2023

'Sisimpur' introduces differently-abled character to the gang

Last December, children's multi-educational programme, “Sisimpur”, introduced their first character on the autism spectrum, through their verified Facebook page.

November 24, 2022
November 24, 2022

BTV’s costly nod to World Cup

Its belated move for media rights came with a hefty bill

August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022

HC revives trial after 12 years for 1975 killings of 4 BTV officials

The High Court today (August 31, 2022) cleared the way for a lower court concerned to resume the trial proceedings of a sensational case filed for killing four officials of Bangladesh Television (BTV) during the mass upsurge in 1975.