BTV bringing about major changes in its programmes
Cultural Correspondent
With the aim to make the state-run TV channel, Bangladesh Television (BTV), more audience-oriented and to regain its greater acceptance among a wider range of viewers, the channel has rearranged its programmes, says a BTV official. In accordance with the plan, BTV is introducing a number of new programmes in the July-September session.Several noted artistes including Mamunur Rashid, Momotajuddin Ahmed and Abdullah-Al-Mamun who were absent from BTV are making a comeback through some of the programmes. New shows include educational and awareness generating programmes, TV plays, talk shows, English debates, magazine shows and more. Highlights of the programmes aired each day: Sunday
Stories by acclaimed litterateurs like Abul Mansur Ahmed, Shawkat Ali, Hassan Hafizur Rahman and others are adapted for a TV series Golpo Thekey Natok, to be aired at 9pm. A talk show in English, Heritage, is to be aired at 10:30pm. On the 2nd Sunday of every month, a special programme on renowned personalities, titled Swapno, is aired at 11pm. Rehman Sobhan and Professor Abdullah Abu Sayeed have already been featured in the programme. Monday
Shishu Kishor Moncho is a programme featuring theatre productions for children, staged at the BTV Auditorium at 6:40pm. Protikhon, a TV show focusing on issues regarding public interest, is aired at 9:30 pm. Tuesday
Duurdeshey Aponjon, aired at 7:30pm, features Bangladeshi expats. Re-run of hugely popular BTV programmes like drama serial Shongshaptak, is aired at 9:20pm. Talk show on economic issues, Ortho Proshongo, is aired at 10:30pm. Wednesday
A talk show featuring celebrities, titled Alor Pother Jatri is aired at 9:30pm. The show is hosted by Kabori Sarwar. Gronthokothon, a programme on the book market, and Shobar Jonyo Cinema, a show on movies are aired fortnightly at 7:30pm. Thursday
Intellectuals and experts face the audience and participate in dialogue in the programme Jonotar Kotha. Primarily the programme will cover 17 districts. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal, Selina Hossain, Mozaffar Ahmed and Abed Khan were present in the first episode. The programme is moderated by Badiul Alam Majumdar and is aired at 7pm. Friday
Talk show Bhabbar Bishoy, on issues prevailing in the contemporary society, is aired at 7:30pm. Popular singers of particular genres render different types of songs in Moner Majhey Jey Shur Bajey. Hosted by Sara Zaker the programme is aired at 10:30pm. Saturday
A programme on folk songs, titled Adi o Okrittim is aired at 10:30pm. The programme is hosted by Lalon exponent Farida Parveen. A TV play is aired at 9pm under "package programmes".
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(From left) Momotajuddin Ahmed, Farida Parveen, Subarna Mustafa and Sara Zaker will be seen in different programmes on BTV |
