BTV Ctg centre starts six-hour transmission

The Chittagong Centre of Bangladesh Television yesterday started airing its six-hour daily programme.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina through video conference inaugurated the TV centre from Gono Bhaban. Information Minister Hasnul Haq Inu was present at the event in the city's DC office.

On December 19, 1996, the TV centre started its journey with one-and-a-half-hour programme. 

From now on, the TV channel will uphold the culture, heritage, history, business and life style of Chittagong, Chittagong hill tracts, Cox's Bazar, Noakhali, Comilla, and Sylhet division. Eleven districts, including hill tracts area, can enjoy the channel. Housing Minister  Mosharraf Hossain, former and incumbent Chittagong City Corporation mayors were present.