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{{Infobox television channel
| name = Zee Bangla
| logo = Zee Bangla New Logo.jpg
| logo_size = 200px
| logo_caption =
| image =
| launch_date = {{Launch date and age|df=y|1999|09|15}}
| network = [[Cable Television|Cable]] [[Television Network]]
| owner = [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
| slogan = ''Notun Chhonde Likhbo Jibon'' (Writing Life in New rhyme)
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
| area = [[India]] [[Bangladesh]]
| headquarters = [[Kolkata]], [[West Bengal]], [[India]]
| former_names = [[Alpha TV Bangla]] (1999–2005)
| replaced_by =
| cable_serv_1 = Bengal Digital (Bangladesh)
| cable_chan_1 = Channel 80 (SD) Channel 81 (HD)
| sister_channels = [[Zee 24 Taas]] [[Zee Talkies]] [[Zee Yuva]] [[Zee Vajwa]] Zee Chitramandir [[Zee TV]] [[Zee Marathi]] [[Zee Kannada]] [[Zee Telugu]] [[Zee Keralam]] [[Zee Tamil]] [[Zee Sarthak]] [[Zee Punjabi]] [[Zee Anmol]] [[Zee Gujarati]] [[Zee Ganga]] [[Zee Cinema]] [[Zee Anmol Cinema]] [[Zee Thirai]] [[Zee Picchar]] [[Zee Bangla Cinema]] [[Zee Cinemalu]] [[Zee Biskope]] [[Zee Café]] [[Zee 24 Ghanta]] [[Zee Business]] [[Zee 24 Kalak]] [[Zee Salaam]] [[Zee Hindustan]] [[Zee Action]] [[Zee Zest]] [[Zee Bollywood]] [[Zee Odisha]] [[Zee Rajasthan]] [[Zee Punjab Haryana Himachal]] [[Zee Bihar Jharkhand]] [[Zee News]] [[Zee 24 Gantalu]] [[Zee Classic (TV Channel)|Zee Classic]] [[Zee Sports]]
| timeshift_service =
| web = {{URL|https://zeebangla.zee5.com/|Zee Bangla on ZEE5}}
}}

'''Zee Bangla''' is an [[India]]n [[general entertainment]] [[pay television]] channel broadcasting in [[Bengali language|Bengali]] language. It is owned by [[Zee Entertainment Enterprises]], as a part of the [[Essel Group]].<ref>{{cite book|title=India Business Yearbook 2009|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JKrQOAKQX60C&pg=PA152|year=2009|publisher=Vikas|isbn=9788125930860|page=152}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=This Business of Television|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jbkyAAAAQBAJ&pg=PA483|year=2006|publisher=BillBoard Books|isbn=9780823077632|page=483}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Raja and Gaja No Problem|url = http://www.washingtonbanglaradio.com/content/93316211-raja-and-gaja-no-problem-2011-bengali-movie-review|website = WBRi Washington Bangla Radio USA|access-date = 2015-12-04|date = 17 September 2011}}</ref> It broadcasts [[Bengali-language|Bengali]] programming, such as family dramas, comedies, reality shows, crime shows and telefilms. It was the first Bangla television channel in India which launched on 15 September 1999.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Zee Bangla Salutes You On Its 20th Birthday|url = https://zeenews.india.com/television/zee-bangla-salutes-you-on-its-20th-birthday-2234718.html|website = [[Zee News]]|access-date = 2020-03-16|date = 16 September 2019}}</ref>

== History ==
It was launched on 15 September 1999 as Alpha TV Bangla, along with [[Alpha TV Marathi]], Alpha TV Telugu and [[Alpha TV Punjabi]].<ref>{{cite web |title=ZEE TV TIES UP TRANSPONDER DEAL WITH ASIASAT |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/news_analysis/newsletter/291199/zeetv291199.htm |website=www.indiantelevision.com}}</ref> It was the first [[Bengali-language]] television channel in [[India]].<ref>{{cite book|title = Television in India: Satellites, Politics and Cultural Change|url = https://books.google.com/books?id=Ep2iOKyNuBMC&pg=PA158|year = 2008|publisher = Routledge|isbn = 9781134062133|pages = 158–160|ref = Mehta}}</ref>

It was renamed to Zee Bangla on 27 March 2005.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zee channels to sport new logos |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/zee-channels-to-sport-new-logos-105032801072_1.html |website=Business Standard India |access-date=15 May 2021 |date=28 March 2005}}</ref> On 23 September 2012, Zee Bangla released its sister channel ''[[Zee Bangla Cinema]]'' as [[West Bengal]]'s first Bengali movie channel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/people/remembering-soumitra-chatterjee-bengali-cinemas-alt-superstar-2324807.html|title=Remembering Soumitra Chatterjee, Bengali cinema's alt superstar|website=[[Zee News]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afaqs.com/companies/zee-bangla-makes-a-comeback-with-fresh-content|title=Zee Bangla makes a comeback with fresh content|website=Afaqs.com}}</ref>

On 15 October 2017, all the Zee channels had changed their logos where the logo has started showing on the left side. In 2019, Samrat Ghosh became the head of the channel.<ref>{{Cite web|title=New roles for Amit Shah and Samrat Ghosh at Zee Entertainment Enterprises - Exchange4media|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/announcements-news/new-roles-for-amit-shah-and-samrat-ghosh-at-zee-entertainment-enterprises-98727.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-25|website=exchange4media|language=en}}</ref> The channel brand new identity was revealed during ''Sa Re Ga Ma Pa'' on 7 October 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/marketing-news/zee-tv-unveils-its-brand-new-logo-and-philosophyaaj-likhenge-kal-86790.html|title=Zee TV unveils its brand new logo and philosophy, ‘Aaj Likhenge Kal’|website=Exchange4media.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/zee-bangla-dons-new-look-92412.html|title=Zee Bangla dons new look|website=Exchange4media.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://bestmediainfo.com/2020/06/zee-bangla-airs-fresh-episodes-of-fiction-shows-from-june-15/|title=Zee Bangla airs fresh episodes of fiction shows from June 15|website=Bestmediainfo.com}}</ref> It is one of the largest [[Bengali language|Bengali]] channels by viewership.<ref>{{Cite web|title = BARC week 6: Four Zee regional channels lead regional markets|url = https://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/viewership/barc-week-6-four-zee-regional-channels-lead-regional-markets-200222|website = [[Indian Television]]|access-date = 2020-10-20|date = 2020-02-22}}</ref>

== Current broadcast ==
=== Drama series ===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:middle;
!style=" background:pink;"|Premier Date
!style=" background:pink;"|Serial
!style=" background:pink;"|Production Company
|-
| 15 February 2021
| ''[[Rimli]]''
| [[Acropolis Entertainment]]
|-
| 24 July 2017
| ''[[Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni]]''
| Zee Bangla
|-
| 18 June 2018
| ''[[Krishnakoli]]''
| Tent Cinema
|-
| 13 July 2020
| ''[[Jamuna Dhaki]]''
| Blues Productions
|-
| 4 January 2021
| ''[[Mithai (TV series)|Mithai]]''
| Zee Bangla
|-
| 30 November 2020
| ''[[Aparajita Apu]]''
| Tent Cinema
|-
| 9 August 2021
| ''Sharbojoya''
| Blues Productions
|-
| 8 March 2021
| ''[[Kori Khela]]''
| [[Shashi Sumeet Productions]]
|-
| 12 April 2021
| ''[[Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy]]''
| Crazy Ideas Media
|-
| 5 October 2020
| ''[[Jibon Saathi]]''
| Blues Productions
|-
| 16 December 2019 – 6 August 2021
| ''[[Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay]]''
| [[Shashi Sumeet Productions]]
|}

=== Dubbed shows ===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:middle;
!style=" background:lightgreen;"|Premier Date
!style=" background:lightgreen;"|Serial
!style=" background:lightgreen;"|Production Company
|-
| 16 April 2021
| ''[[Santoshi Maa (TV series)|Mangalmoyee Santoshi Maa]]''
| Rashmi Sharma Telefilms
|-
| 24 May 2021
| ''Sankatmochan Jay Hanuman''
| [[Peninsula Pictures]]
|}

=== Reality shows ===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:middle;
!style=" background:LightSteelblue;"|Premier Date
!style=" background:LightSteelblue;"|Shows
!style=" background:LightSteelblue;"|Production Company
|-
| 9 May 2005
| ''[[Rannaghor]]''
| rowspan="3" | Zee Bangla
|-
| 16 December 2018
| ''[[Didi No. 1]] Season 8''
|-
| 22 May 2021
| ''[[Dance Bangla Dance]] Season 11''
|}

== Upcoming broadcast ==
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:middle;
!style=" background:Orange;"|Serial
!style=" background:Orange;"|Premier Date
!style=" background:Orange;"|Production Company
|-
|''Uma''<ref>{{cite news |title=‘কৃষ্ণকলি’-তে নিখিলের পাঠ চুকিয়ে 'উমা'-তে আবির্ভাব নীলের? |url=https://eisamay.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tv-news/actor-neel-bhattacharya-all-set-for-his-new-mega-serial-uma/articleshow/84234980.cms |work=[[Ei Samay Sangbadpatra|EI Samay]] |date=8 July 2021 |language=bn}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=ক্রিকেটপ্রেমী মেয়ের গপ্পো বলবে ‘উমা’, শুনবেন নীল ভট্টাচার্য্য! |url=https://banglahunt.com/zee-bangla-new-serial-uma-neel-to-join-cast/ |work=Bangla Hunt |date=8 July 2021 |language=bn}}</ref>
| {{TBA}}
| Tent Cinema
|}

== Former broadcast ==
{{div col}}
===Drama===
*''[[Aamar Durga]]''
*''[[Abiswasya]]''
*''[[Adbhuture]]''
*''[[Agnipariksha (TV series)|Agnipariksha]]''
*''[[Agni Juger Padatik]]''
*''[[Alo Chhaya]]''
*''[[Amloki]]''
*''[[Andarmahal]]''
*''[[Asambhab (2009 series)|Asambhab]]''
*''[[Bagh Bondi Khela (2020 TV Series)|Bagh Bondi Khela]]''
*''[[Baksho Bodol]]''
*''[[Beauty Parlour (Bengali TV serial)|Beauty Parlour]]''
*''[[Bedeni Moluar Kotha]]''
*''[[Bhalobasha Mandobasha]]''
*''[[Bhanumotir Khel]]''
*''[[Bhowanipurer Chaturjera]]''
*''[[Bhutu]]''
*''[[Bibi Chowdhurani]]''
*''[[Bideshini Bodhu]]''
*''[[Bikele Bhorer Phool]]''
*''[[Bishprantor]]''
*''[[Bokul Kotha]]''
*''[[Boyei Gelo]]''
*''[[Brishti Megher Akash]]''
*''[[Chaddobeshi]]''
*''[[Chorabali (TV series)|Chorabali]]''
*''[[Chokher Bali (TV series)|Chokher Bali]]''
*''[[Daibaddha]]''
*''[[Deep Jwele Jaai (TV series)|Deep Jwele Jaai]]''
*''[[Devdas (TV series)|Devdas]]''
*''[[Devi (Bengali TV series)|Devi]]''
*''[[Dhyatterika]]''
*''[[Dwiragaman]]''
*''[[Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta]]''
*''[[Ei Ghar Ei Shongshar (TV series)|Ei Ghar Ei Shongshar]]''
*''[[Ek Akasher Niche]]''
*''[[Ekdin Protidin]]''
*''[[Erao Shatru]]''
*''[[Esho Maa Lakshmi]]''
*''[[Football Creative Master]]''
*''[[Goyenda Ginni]]''
*''[[Goyenda Paribar]]''
*''[[Guest House (Bengali TV series)|Guest House]]''
*''[[Half Chocolate]]''
*''[[Hero (Bengali TV series)|Hero]]''
*''[[Hiyar Majhe Creative Master]]''
*''[[Hriday Haran B.A. Pass]]''
*''[[Ingeet]]''
*''[[Iskaboner Bibi]]''
*''[[Jamai Raja (2017 TV series)|Jamai Raja]]''
*''[[Jarowar Jhumko]]''
*''[[Jharna Samayer Upakatha]]''
*''[[Jodi Prem Dile Na Prane]]''
*''[[Joyee]]''
*''[[Joy Baba Loknath]]''
*''[[Kadambini (TV series)|Kadambini]]''
*''[[Kache Aye Shoi]]''
*''[[Kanakanjali]]''
*''[[Kapurush (TV series)|Kapurush]]''
*''[[Kashinath (TV series)|Kashinath]]''
*''[[Ke Tumi Nandini]]''
*''[[Keya Patar Nouko]]''
*''[[Khela (TV series)|Khela]]''
*''[[Khirer Putul (TV series)|Khirer Putul]]''
*''[[Khona (TV series)|Khona]]''
*''[[Khuje Beray Kacher Manush]]''
*''[[Kobe Je Kothay]]''
*''[[Kojagori]]''
*''[[Konya (TV series)|Konya]]''
*''[[Kon Kanoner Phool]]''
*''[[Kono Ek Din]]''
*''[[Kothay Pabo Tare]]''
*''[[Labonner Sansar (TV series)|Labonner Sansar]]''
*''[[Mohona (TV series)|Mohona]]''
*''[[Mayurakshi Tumi]]''
*''[[Neel Simana]]''
*''[[Netaji (TV series)|Netaji]]''
*''[[Nil Chander]]''
*''[[Nilu Hazrar Hatya Rahasya]]''
*''[[Nokshi Kantha]]''
*''[[Paanch Dine Gappo]]''
*''[[Pandab Goenda (TV series)|Pandab Goenda]]''
*''[[Phirki]]''
*''[[Phoolmoni]]''
*''[[Prapto Bayeshkoder Janya]]''
*''[[Pratibimbo (TV series)|Pratibimbo]]''
*''[[Premer Phaande]]''
*''[[Raadha (TV series)|Raadha]]''
*''[[Raage Anuraage]]''
*''[[Raaikishori]]''
*''[[Raashi]]''
*''[[Raat Bhor Brishti]]''
*''[[Raja & Gaja (TV series)|Raja & Gaja]]''
*''[[Rajjotok]]''
*''[[Rajpoth]]''
*''[[Rajlakshmi Kurukshetram]]''
*''[[Rangiye Diye Jao]]''
*''[[Rani Kahini]]''
*''[[Ranu Pelo Lottery]]''
*''[[Saat Bhai Champa (TV series)|Saat Bhai Champa]]''
*''[[Saat Number Atmahatya]]''
*''[[Saat Paake Bandha (2010 TV series)|Saat Paake Bandha]]''
*''[[Safallya]]''
*''[[Sanghaat]]''
*''[[Sati (TV series)|Sati]]''
*''[[Shashuri Zindabad (TV series)|Shashuri Zindabad]]''
*''[[Seemarekha]]''
*''[[Shyaola]]''
*''[[Soudaminir Sansar]]''
*''[[Spandan (Bengali TV series)|Spandan]]''
*''[[Stree (TV series)|Stree]]''
*''[[Subarnalata (TV series)|Subarnalata]]''
*''[[Sukh Thikana Baikunthapur]]''
*''[[Suryamukhi (Bengali TV series)|Suryamukhi]]''
*''[[Swapath (TV series)|Swapath]]''
*''[[Tobu Mone Rekho]]''
*''[[Tomosa Rekha]]''
*''[[Trinayani]]''
*''[[Trityo Purush]]''
*''[[Tumi Robe Nirobe]]''

===Animated series===
*''[[Chander Buri O: Magic Man]]''
*''[[Bantul The Great (TV series)|Bantul The Great]]''
*''[[Bhutu (Animated Series)|Bhutu]]''
*''[[Gini Zindabad]]''
*''[[Raju Uncle (Animated Series)|Raju Uncle]]''
*''[[Tenida (TV series)|Tenida]]''
*''[[Vikram Betal]]''
{{div col end}}

== Reality shows ==
*''[[Apur Sangsar]]''
*''[[Atho Parinita Katha]]''
*''[[Banglar Sera Paribar]]''
*''[[Coffee & More]]''
*''[[Chena Mukh Achena Kotha]]
*''[[Dadagiri Unlimited]] ''
*''[[Dance Bangla Dance Junior]]''
*''[[Detective (2015)|Detective]]''
*''[[Didi Premier League]]''
*''[[Happy Parents Day]]''
*''[[Haun Maun Khaun (TV show)|Haun Maun Khaun]]''
*''[[Home Minister Bouma]]''
*''[[Ke Hobe Biggest Fan]]''
*''[[Khola Mone (TV Show)|Khola Mone]]
*''[[Ma Vs Bouma]]''
*''[[Mirakkel]]''
*''[[No.1 Didi Na Dada]]''
*''[[Rannaghor]]''
*''[[Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla]]''
*''[[Sampurna (TV show)|Sampurna]]''
*''[[Sona Bouthan (TV show)|Sona Bouthan]]''
*''[[Tumi Je Amar (Bengali reality show)|Tumi Je Amar]]''

== Channels ==
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:middle;
!style="width:300pt; background:Red;"|Channel
!style="width:300pt; background:Grey;"|Category
!style="width:300pt; background:skyblue;"|SD/HD Availability
|-
|''Zee Bangla''
|General Entertainment
|SD+HD
|-
|''[[Zee Bangla Cinema]]''
|Movies
|rowspan="2"|SD
|-
|''[[Zee 24 Ghanta]]''
|News
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|https://zeebangla.zee5.com/}}

{{Zee Bangla}}
{{Essel Group}}
{{Bengali-language television channels in India|state=collapsed}}
{{Bengali-language television channels|state=collapsed}}

[[Category:Television stations in Kolkata]]
[[Category:Bengali-language television channels in India]]
[[Category:1999 establishments in West Bengal]]
[[Category:Zee Entertainment Enterprises]]
[[Category:Television channels and stations established in 1999]]

{{source Wikipedia}}

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