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Nagorik (TV channel)

Nagorik (Bengali: নাগরিক; lit. 'citizen')[2] is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language privately owned satellite and cable television channel owned by Jadoo Media Limited,[3] and is based in Khilkhet, Dhaka. It began operations on 1 March 2018, with the slogan, "Television Noy, Somporko" (টেলিভিশন নয়, সম্পর্ক; lit. 'Not television, but a relationship').[4] Nagorik claims that they do not compete with local Bangladeshi television channels, and instead compete with foreign television channels by working with the local ones.[5]

Nagorik
CountryBangladesh
Broadcast areaNationwide
HeadquartersKhilkhet, Dhaka
Programming
Language(s)Bengali
Picture format1080i HDTV (downscaled to 16:9 576i for SDTV sets)
Ownership
OwnerJadoo Media Limited
Key peopleRubana Huq (Managing Director)[1]
History
Launched1 March 2018; 6 years ago (2018-03-01)
FounderAnnisul Huq
Links
Websitenagorik.com

History

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Licensing and initiation

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Nagorik was initially licensed to Jadoo Media Limited, which at the time was owned by businessman Annisul Huq, by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission in 2013 as 'JadooTV'.[6] During its initiation, Nagorik had produced several television series to be aired for later. Abdun Noor Tushar later joined the channel as its CEO.[7] The channel received its frequency allocation in January 2015.[8]

Launch

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Nagorik began test transmissions on 6 February 2018,[9] and later officially began broadcasting on 1 March of the same year at 19:00 (BST), with its debut program being "Swapno Simahin",[10] being inaugurated at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center in Dhaka.[11][12]

During its launch, Rubana Huq, the wife of Annisul Huq and the managing director of Nagorik, recalled the memory of her late husband. Tofail Ahmed, the Minister of Commerce, hoped that Nagorik would care for the spirit of the Liberation War and highlight the development of Bangladesh. Minister of Information Hasanul Haq Inu also hoped that the channel would meet the demands of its audience.[13] The channel's initial programming line consisted of four drama television series, a live music show Nagorik Café, an animated series Superman, a health-related series Deho Ghori, a cooking show Mariar Rannaghor, travel series Soleman Hazari, and many more.[12]

Post-launch

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Alongside Bangladesh Television and Maasranga Television, the channel was FIFA's official broadcast partner in Bangladesh for the 2018 World Cup.[14][15] Another animated series, Batman: The Animated Series, premiered on Nagorik on 1 August 2018.[16] On 27 October 2018, Nagorik began airing Chacha Bahinir Ajob Kahini, which is considered to be the first CGI animated television series to be produced in Bangladesh.[17] The Indian historical drama series, Siyaasat, premiered on Nagorik on 3 November 2018.[18][19]

On 4 December 2018, the dance reality television series Bajlo Jhumur Tarar Nupur premiered on Nagorik.[20] In February 2019, Nagorik premiered local drama series Bangi Television.[21][22] On 17 March 2019, Turkish drama series Siyah İnci premiered on the channel under the name Maria.[23] In December 2019, Nagorik, along with three other Bangladeshi television channels, signed an agreement with UNICEF to air programming regarding children's issues.[24]

To celebrate Eid al-Fitr of 2020, Nagorik broadcast seven Hollywood films, including the ones from the Spider-Man, Terminator, and Charlie's Angels film franchises.[25] Chander Hat, starring actor and director Salauddin Lavlu, premiered on Nagorik on 2 December 2020.[26] On 1 March 2021, Turkish drama Binbir Gece, with its title being localized as Sahasra Ek Rajani, premiered on the channel. It was also made available for streaming on Bongo BD.[27][28] In June 2021, two local dramas, Corporate Bhalobasha and Google Village, debuted on Nagorik.[29][30]

In 2024, Nagorik TV successfully broadcast the ICC Men's and Women's World Cup, further solidifying its position as a prominent sports broadcaster in Bangladesh.[31][32]

Programming

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Nagorik's programming line is diverse, consisting of dramas, music, health, cartoons, and many more. At its launch, four dramas have premiered on the channel.[12]

List of programming

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Drama

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Animated

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Cooking

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  • Mariar Rannaghor[12]
  • Rannar Expert[4]

Health

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  • Deho Ghori[12]
  • Shustho Desh Shustho Mon[36]

Infotainment

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Lifestyle

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Musical

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  • Bajlo Jhumur Tarar Nupur[20]
  • Banglabaul[4]
  • Gaan Baksho[4]
  • House Views[4]
  • Music Café[4]
  • Nagorik Café[12]

References

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  2. ^ Biswas, Sailendra (2000). "Samsad Bengali-English dictionary. 3rd ed". Calcutta: Sahitya Samsad. p. 561. Archived from the original on 8 June 2022.
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  8. ^ তরঙ্গ বরাদ্দ ও নিরাপত্তা ছাড় পেল ১০ নতুন বেসরকারি টিভি চ্যানেল. Priyo (in Bengali). 9 January 2015. Archived from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
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  24. ^ "More TV stations come forward to amplify children's voices". The Daily Star. 10 December 2019. Archived from the original on 6 March 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
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