DD Bangla

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DD Bangla
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CountryIndia
Broadcast areaIndia and parts of Asia, China and Gulf countries.
NetworkDoordarshan
HeadquartersKolkata, West Bengal, India
Programming
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to letterboxed 576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerPrasar Bharati
Key peopleSudip Chaudhury
History
Launched1975 (as Doordarshan Kendra Kolkata)
ReplacedDoordarshan Kendra Kolkata
Former namesDD-7
Links
Websitewww.ddbangla.gov.in
Availability

DD Bangla is an Indian Bengali-language free-to-air state-owned television channel owned by state-owned broadcaster Doordarshan Network. It was formerly known as DD-7 and DD National Kolkata. It broadcasts from Kolkata, Shantiniketan and Jalpaiguri. Launched on 9 August 1975, the network's programming consists of soap operas, infotainment series, news and current affairs, social programs and films in Bengali. It is available to 97.1% of the population of West Bengal on terrestrial television.[1]

Programs broadcast by the channel include Bibaho Obhijan, Rongo Tamaasha, Eto sur ar eto gaan, Madhyamik classes[2][3] among others.

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Home | Welcome to Doordarshan Kendra: Kolkata". www.ddbangla.gov.in. DD Bangla. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  2. ↑ "Madhyamik classes on DD Bangla". www.telegraphindia.com. The Telegraph. 3 April 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  3. ↑ "West Bengal govt announces virtual classes for students of class 9 to 12". Hindustan Times. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2021.

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