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Sabina Yasmin to perform in ‘Anandamela’

Legendary singer Sabina Yasmin is set to appear on Bangladesh Television’s (BTV) flagship Eid magazine show “Anandamela”. Despite recurring health concerns, the iconic artiste continues to perform to the best of her ability.

BTV to air ‘John Henry’ tonight to celebrate a workers' spirit

“John Henry” was written by playwright Zamiur Rahman Lemon in 1985, inspired by the song “Naam Tar Chilo John Henry” by artiste Hemanga Biswas. Lemon has now thus reimagined the play for television.

Broadcast difficulties, abysmal on-field display: Is BCB picking up on the warning signs?

Exasperated sighs, brooding stares, and hands on hips were perhaps the common responses as people tuned into the state-run BTV channel late afternoon on Sunday.

State-run BTV to air Ban-Zim Tests as media rights go unsold

The decision arrives against the backdrop of the BCB's ongoing struggle to secure a media rights partner for the two-match series, scheduled to begin in Sylhet on April 20 before the action moves to Chattogram.

Eid Day 4: What to watch on television

Here’s a look at the standout programming for Day 4 of Eid celebrations.

Eid week features magazine and celebrity specials

Television channels have lined up a range of magazine and celebrity shows to entertain viewers this Eid. From music and dance to special performances, audiences can expect a variety of festive programmes.

Independence Day specials: What’s on TV today

As the nation observes Independence Day today, television channels nationwide have lined up a range of special broadcasts throughout the day.

Tisha returns to BTV’s Eid special ‘Anandamela’ after 12 years

After more than a decade, popular actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha is set to return to Bangladesh Television (BTV) through its upcoming Eid special magazine programme “Anandamela”. The actress will be seen performing to a medley of three songs for the show.

Baby Naznin returns to BTV after two decades

After a two-decade-long absence from Bangladesh Television (BTV), celebrated singer Baby Naznin has made her return to the state-run channel, following a change in the political landscape. Once blacklisted for alleged political reasons, the artiste was invited to perform on March 21 for a special Eid musical programme—marking her first appearance on BTV in 20 years.

August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023

Bhabna on all channels at the same time

Amidst the OTT wave, has Ashna Habib Bhabna accomplished something truly remarkable in the traditional television space whilst portraying Nayantara? We spoke to her face-to-face about it.

June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023

Riaz, Shamima Tusty become King and Queen in special Eid show

Bangladesh Television Chattogram centre has planned a four-day special programme for Eid. One of them also includes a special celebrity programme, “Tarar Mela”, which will air on Eid day at 9 pm.

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 13, 2023
April 13, 2023

BTV to air two-day Eid special band shows

Bangladesh Television is set to entertain the audiences this Eid with two consecutive days of exciting band shows. Popular bands including Chirkutt, Pentagon, Anari, among others will be performing in the programme.

November 23, 2021
November 23, 2021

15 questions with Mou

On today’s episode of 15 Questions with, we have Sadia Islam Mou - an accomplished dancer, a celebrated actress, perhaps the first Bangladeshi model to reach stardom, and of course everyone’s heartthrob since the 90’s.

June 21, 2018
June 21, 2018

83 per cent television viewers still watch BTV, Inu tells JS

Though there are many private television channels in the country, 83 per cent television viewers still watch Bangladesh Television (BTV), Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu tells Parliament.

October 27, 2017
October 27, 2017

Is BTV obsolete?

BTV, at best, is a nostalgic reminder of the past—of the powerful, yet entertaining serials and dramas of the 70s and 80s—when it was the sole broadcaster of the country.

June 16, 2015
June 16, 2015

Sangeetanjali to air on BTV tonight

The first episode of 'Sangeetanjali' , an innovative musical programme of Bangladesh Television on the musical legends of Bangla Nagorik songs of the 20th century, will air tonight (16th June) at 9:30pm on BTV.

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