Bangla TV Bangabandhu 1 119.1°E frequency, system, Symbol Rate
Bangla TV Bangabandhu 1 119.1°E frequency, system, Symbol Rate
Channel Name | Bangla TV (Bangladesh) |
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Satellite Name | Bangabandhu 1 119.1°E |
Frequency | 4601 H |
System | DVB-S2/8PSK |
Symbol Rate | 30001 |
FEC | 2/3 |
Group | – |
Type | FTA |
Part of a series on the |
British Bangladeshis |
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History |
History of Bangladeshis in Britain Brick Lane History of Asians in Britain |
Statistics |
Demographics of Bangladeshis Demographics of Asians |
Languages |
Bengali (Sylheti) · English (Banglish) |
Culture |
Baishakhi Mela Culture of Bangladesh Channel S · Bangla TV Business |
Religion |
East London Mosque Brick Lane Mosque Islam in England |
Notables |
List of British Bangladeshis |
Launched in 1999, Bangla TV was the first Bengali language television channel in the UK. It operated as a subscription-only channel until 2005, following the arrival of Channel S, a rival channel providing a free-to-air service targeting its programming specifically for the Bengali Sylheti community in the UK. Following the launch of Channel S, Bangla TV also switched over to a non-subscription based model and to date have been providing the service free.
Temporary removals
Bangla TV was removed from Sky channel 786 on 1 July 2010 before returning on 9 July, no explanation was provided. Bangla TV was again removed from the Sky EPG during December 2010 before being found in serious breach of Ofcom rules The channel returned again on 17 June 2011,[5] under new management. Bangla TV was again removed from the Sky EPG during December 2013 and January 2014 before returning on 10 February 2014. It was again removed on 7 August 2014 and continues to have intermittent TV transmission.