List of Bengali-language television channels
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Bangladesh
State owned
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| BTV Dhaka | 25 December 1964 | Rampura, Dhaka |
| BTV Chittagong | 19 December 1996 | Pahartali, Chittagong |
| BTV News | 31 December 2024 | Rampura, Dhaka |
| Sangsad Bangladesh | 25 January 2011 | Rampura, Dhaka |
Privately owned
Mixed entertainment
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Ananda TV | 11 March 2018 | Banani, Dhaka |
| Asian TV | 18 January 2013 | Gulshan, Dhaka |
| ATN Bangla | 16 July 1997 | Kawran Bazar, Dhaka |
| Bangla TV | 19 May 2017 | Mouchak Market, Dhaka |
| Banglavision | 31 March 2006 | Bir Uttam C.R. Dutta Road, Dhaka[1] |
| Bijoy TV | 16 December 2011 | Banglamotor, Dhaka |
| Boishakhi Television | 27 December 2005 | Mohakhali, Dhaka |
| Channel 9 | 30 January 2012 | Panthapath, Dhaka |
| Channel i | 1 October 1999 | Tejgaon, Dhaka |
| Deepto TV | 18 November 2015 | Tejgaon, Dhaka |
| Desh TV | 26 March 2009 | Malibagh, Dhaka |
| Ekushey Television | 14 April 2000 29 March 2007 (relaunch) | Kawran Bazar, Dhaka |
| Global Television | 30 June 2022 | Tejgaon, Dhaka |
| Green TV | 19 May 2023 | Progoti Sarani, Dhaka |
| GTV | 12 June 2012 | Segun Bagicha, Dhaka |
| Maasranga Television | 30 July 2011 | Banani, Dhaka |
| Mohona TV | 11 November 2010 | Mirpur, Dhaka |
| My TV | 15 April 2010 | Hatirjheel, Dhaka |
| Nagorik | 1 March 2018 | Khilkhet, Dhaka |
| NTV | 2 July 2003 | Kawran Bazar, Dhaka |
| RTV | 26 December 2005 | Kawran Bazar, Dhaka |
| SA TV | 19 January 2013 | Gulshan, Dhaka |
News
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| ATN News | 7 June 2010 | Kawran Bazar, Dhaka |
| Channel 1 |
|
Gulshan, Dhaka |
| Channel 24 | 24 May 2012 | Tejgaon, Dhaka |
| DBC News | 21 September 2016 | Mohakhali, Dhaka |
| Ekattor TV | 21 June 2012 | Baridhara, Dhaka |
| Independent Television | 28 July 2011 | Tejgaon, Dhaka |
| Jamuna Television | 5 April 2014 | Baridhara, Dhaka |
| News24 | 28 July 2016 | Bashundhara Residential Area, Dhaka |
| Somoy TV | 17 April 2011 | Banglamotor, Dhaka |
| Star News | 20 January 2026 | Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka |
Religious
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Islamic TV |
|
Hatirpool, Dhaka |
Music
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Gaan Bangla | 16 December 2013 | Baridhara, Dhaka |
Kids
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Duronto TV | 15 October 2017 | Banani, Dhaka |
Sports
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| T Sports | 9 November 2020 | Bashundhara Residential Area, Dhaka |
Infotainment
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Ekhon | 9 June 2022 | Tikatuli, Dhaka |
| Nexus Television | 30 July 2021 | Gulshan, Dhaka |
Defunct
| Name | Launched | Closed | Headquarters | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTV World | 11 April 2004 | 31 December 2024 | Rampura, Dhaka | Replaced with BTV News |
| Channel 16 | 16 December 2011 | 2 December 2014 | Kawran Bazar, Dhaka | |
| CSB News | March 2007 | 6 September 2007 | Uttara, Dhaka | Soon to relaunch[2] |
| Diganta Television | 28 August 2008 | 6 May 2013 | Paltan, Dhaka | Soon to relaunch[3] |
Canada
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| ATN Bangla | 19 October 2005 | Markham, Ontario |
India
State owned
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| DD Bangla | 9 August 1975 | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| DD Tripura | 1994 | Agartala, Tripura |
West Bengal
News
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| ABP Ananda | 6 June 2005 | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Calcutta News | 14 February 2016 | |
| Kolkata TV | 27 March 2006 | |
| News Time | 2010 | |
| News18 Bangla | 11 March 2014 | |
| RCTV Sangbad | 20 August 2003 | Siliguri, West Bengal |
| Republic Bangla | 1 March 2021 | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Tara News | 21 February 2005 | |
| TV9 Bangla | 14 January 2021 | |
| RPlus | ||
| High News | ||
| Zee 24 Ghanta | 2007 |
Entertainment
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Akash Aath | 2000 | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Colors Bangla | 15 April 2000 | |
| Enterr10 Bangla | 2019 | |
| Ruposhi Bangla | 31 August 2009 | |
| Sony Aath | 1 April 2009 | |
| Star Jalsha | 8 September 2008 | |
| Sun Bangla | 3 February 2019 | |
| Tara TV | 28 April 2000 | |
| Zee Bangla | 15 September 1999 |
Cinema
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Colors Bangla Cinema | 2019 | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Jalsha Movies | 16 December 2012 | |
| Khushboo Bangla | 14 October 2017 | |
| Zee Bangla Cinema | 23 September 2012 |
Music
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Bangla Talkies | 21 November 2018 | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Dhoom Music | 2010 | |
| Sangeet Bangla | 15 April 2005 |
Sports
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Star Sports 1 Bangla | 5 March 2019[4] | Kolkata, West Bengal |
Tripura
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| News Vanguard | 2017 | Agartala, Tripura |
Defunct
| Name | Launched | Closed | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahuaa Bangla | 19 July 2010 | December 2012 | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Sananda TV | 25 July 2011 | 7 November 2012 | |
| Tara Muzik | 21 February 2005 | 12 May 2013 | Salt Lake, Kolkata |
United Arab Emirates
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Peace TV Bangla | 22 April 2011 | Dubai, Emirate of Dubai |
United Kingdom
| Name | Launched | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| ATN Bangla UK | 2001 | London, England |
| Bangla TV | 16 September 1999 | |
| Channel S | 16 December 2004 |