Duronto TV ( bn, দুরন্ত টিভি; ) is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable children's television channel, and the first of its kind in the country. It was initially licensed in 2013 as "Renaissance TV", but was later renamed to its current name. The channel began test broadcasts on 5 October 2017, and later commenced official broadcasts ten days later on 15 October 2017. Duronto TV is the first Bengali-language children's television channel. The channel's Director is Abhijit Chowdhury, along with Mohammad Ali Haider being the head of programming and Amjad Hossain Arjo being the head of marketing. It is owned by Barind Media Limited, a subsidiary of Renaissance Group. Duronto TV's programming consists of live action, usually local, and animated shows, usually foreign.

History

Licensing and initiation

In November 2013, the

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(BTRC) granted Barind Media Limited a license to broadcast "Renaissance TV", which would be Bangladesh's first children's oriented television channel. However, over time, the channel was renamed to Duronto TV. The channel received its frequency allocation in January 2015. Before its launch, in July 2017, Duronto TV, along with four other television channels in Bangladesh, signed an agreement with

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to air children's programming for one minute.

Launch

On 5 October 2017, Duronto TV began broadcasting as the first Bengali-language children's television channel. Its logo, consisting of the Bengali text, "দুরন্ত", next to a CGI-animated tiger, was also unveiled that day at the

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, had stated that Bangladesh was behind in many sectors, and a television channel specifically for children was in need so they can bring the country ahead in the future. The channel officially began broadcasting on 15 October of that year. The channel's initial programming line consisted of local live action shows alongside animated programming. Over time, more programming got added to the channel, by grouping them as 'seasons', such as with 'Season 2' that debuted on 14 January 2018. On 15 April 2018, Duronto's third season debuted, with the premiere of local shows, such as ''Bhuter Baksho'' and ''Adbhut'', and acquired animated shows such as '' Justin Time'' and '' Spike Team''. On 15 July 2018, Duronto's fourth season debuted, with the premiere of three local shows, which are ''Shohor Theke Dure'', ''Panchabhuj'', and ''Khatta Mitha'', and animated shows such as '' Alisa Knows What to Do!'', ''

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'', '' Messy Goes to OKIDO'', and ''

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''. The channel aired the first three films from the ''

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'' film series in October 2018. On 14 April 2019, the popular

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television series, ''

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'', debuted on Duronto TV, as a part of its seventh season. '' Sisimpur'' began airing on Duronto in July 2019.

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Programming

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History

Licensing and initiation

Launch

FR Tower fire and temporary closure

Programming

References

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