List of Bangladeshi OTT platforms
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Over-the-top (OTT) platforms in Bangladesh refer to video streaming services delivered via the internet without traditional broadcast or satellite systems. In recent years, Bangladesh has experienced a rapid growth in locally owned OTT platforms due to rising smartphone usage, affordable data, and increased demand for digital entertainment. These platforms offer films, dramas, music videos, web series, sports content, and live television—primarily in Bengali.
Below is a comprehensive list of OTT platforms developed, owned, and operated in Bangladesh:
| Name | Launch Year | Owner / Developer | Model | Content Focus | Note (Status) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bongo BD | 2013 | Bongo | Freemium | Dramas, films, music, originals | Active; one of the first OTTs in Bangladesh | Bongo BD |
| Bioscope | 2016 | Grameenphone | Freemium | Live TV, films, dramas, sports | Active; GP Prime content available | Bioscope Live |
| Bioscope+ | 2025 | Grameenphone | Subscription | Access of top-tire OTT platforms | Successor of Bioscope | Website |
| Toffee | 2019 | Banglalink | Free | Live TV, sports, user content, movies | Active; includes UGC monetization | Toffee |
| Binge | 2020 | Robi Axiata (RedDot Digital) | Subscription | Live TV, web series, movies | Active; Binge Box device also available | Binge |
| Chorki | 2021 | Mediastar Ltd. (Transcom Group) | Subscription | Original Bangladeshi films, series, docs | Active; strong global user base | Chorki |
| BanglaFlix | 2016 | Banglalink | Subscription | Movies, short dramas, music videos | Active but less promoted post-Toffee | Haier News |
| TeleFlix | 2012 | Teletalk Bangladesh Ltd. | Subscription | Short films, dramas, songs | Operational; government-owned initiative | Haier News |
| DeeptoPlay | 2022 | Kazi Media (Deepto TV) | Subscription | Live Deepto TV, VOD shows | Active; premium & free content available | DeeptoPlay |
| iScreen | 2023 | Impress Telefilm (Channel i) | Subscription | Films, cultural shows, series, stage plays | Active; cultural-heavy archive from Channel i | Channel i |
| Cinematic | 2020 | Live Technologies Ltd. | Subscription | Films, web series, live TV | Active; large content library | Cinematic |
Niche and Independent Platforms
These platforms cater to specific genres, experimental formats, or indie creators.
| Name | Launch Year | Ownership | Model | Focus Area | Note (Status) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagvelki | ~2021 | Independent creators | Freemium | Short films, student work, indie web series | Active; limited scale and reach | Libanza Films |
| Aayna | Unknown | Independent | Freemium | Films, low-budget indie content | Active; emerging local creators | Libanza Films |
| CineSpot | Unknown | Indie collective | Freemium | Short experimental cinema | Sporadic releases | Libanza Films |
| BanglaFix | Unknown | Independent | Subscription | Dramas, telefilms, music videos | Possibly merged or inactive | Libanza Films |
| Addatimes (BD version) | ~2020 | LBC Media (Bangladesh) | Subscription | Bengali web series (local + Indian) | Active; localized content from India & Bangladesh | Desh24 |
Features
Most Bangladeshi OTT platforms offer the following features:
- Android and iOS apps
- Smart TV support (Toffee, Binge, Chorki)
- Local payments (bKash, Nagad, Rocket)
- Global access (esp. for expatriate audiences)