Friday, December 29, 2006

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Eid Special Programmes on Channel i

On the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, Channel i offers special programmes such as drama, tele-film, musical, magazine and dance programmes. Prominent and popular artistes will feature these shows, which will be telecast during the week following the Eid day.

Wrong Number - Feature film

The much awaited Bangla feature film Wrong Number will be telecast on Eid day at 3:00pm. Wrong Number is a mainstream film for a discerning audience. The film has all the entertaining elements of this genre--without the vulgarity of the typical Bangla film. The story revolves around different comic events related to telephone. Athoi is a young girl who loves to dial wrong numbers and talk to unknown people. And through such an incident, she gets connected with a boy. But unfortunately she never gets the chance to meet him. The story advances through a series of hilarious incidents. Wrong Number is a mainstream film for a discerning audience. The film has all the entertaining elements of this genre--without the vulgarity of the typical Bangla film.

The film features popular artistes such as Srabonti, Riaz, Abdul Qader, Dolly Zahur, ATM Shamsuzzaman and Amol Bose. Popular music composers Ayub Bachchu, Emon Saha, Tutul, Nochiketa have composed songs, while famous singers Konokchampa, Asif, Panthokanai, Udit Narayan, Ferdous Ara and Mehreen have sung for the film. The film is directed by Matin Rahman.

Kala Golar Mala - Telefilm

On the sixth day of Eid, this telefilm will be aired at 3:00pm. The story is about an innocent village boy named Kala Mia who can hardly do any job properly. He makes a fool of himself and is a laughing stock for his stupidity in the village. The script is written by the director of the telefilm Monir Hossin Jibon based on a story by Zakir Hossain. Azizul Hakim, Tania Ahmed, Litu Anam, Shyamoli, Ejazul Islam, Saleh Ahmed, Faruq Ahmed, Shatadal Barua and others will take part in different roles.

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Thursday, December 28, 2006

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Shahinur: A new episode of Ontoraler Kotha

Ontoraler Kotha is a TV programme which endeavours to generate public awareness on gender violence and possible preventive measures.

The story line of the case study: The well loved Shahinur, a girl from an affluent family lives in the village Jaleshwar, Savar. Her mother is always busy with the household work along with her only son and daughter. There are rows of mud huts and brick houses both at the back and front of their house. The family depends on the income from the house rent. Rokhsana and her husband Nazim rent a room under false pretences.

What happens next is for the viewer to discover.

Directed by Salahuddin Sanwar.

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Saturday, December 23, 2006

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Hridoye Ekattur: Documentary programme on Channel i

Hridoye Ekattur, a documentary programme based on Shaheed Altaf Mahmud's life and times is telecast on channel i. Written by Selim Al Din, the show is directed by Afzal Hossain.Mahmud is widely known for his timeless music composition, Amar Bhaier Rakte Rangano Ekushey February, Ami ki bhulitey pari? The song, which commemorates the martyrs of the Language Movement, has secured him a unique position in the hearts of the Bangladeshis. He was honoured with several national awards. In addition, he actively supported the Freedom Fighters. This led to his arrest by the Pakistani Army from his residence on August 30, 1971.
The show features the contribution of Mahmud during 1971 and an interview session with the relatives and friends of Shaheed Altaf Mahmud.


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Monday, December 18, 2006

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Game Show: Citycell Let's Move on Channel i

Citycell Let's Move, a monthly popular entertainment game show, is currently running on Channel i on the last day of every month at 7:50pm. The programme includes lively, fun-filled games in locations throughout Bangladesh.

The first prize (a brand new car) of the 23rd episode of Citycell Let's Move went to dancer Sabrina Shafi Nisa. On this occasion, a prize giving ceremony was held, at Channel i Building Complex, Tejgaon. Chai Hoon Phing, Chief Executive Officer of Pacific Telecom Limited (Bangladesh) handed over the prize to the winner. Faridur Reza Sagar, Managing Director of Channel i, Taslim Ahmed, Assistant Vice-President of Pacific Telecom Limited (Bangladesh), Farzana Brownia, host of the show, Shahidul Alam Sachchu, director of the show, and the entire team of the show attended the ceremony.

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Saturday, December 16, 2006

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Victory Day Special Programmes

To celebrate Victory Day, Channel i will telecast daylong special programmes including talk shows, special plays, musical and dance programmes.

Jonmo Amar Dhonno Holo

A special dance programme, featuring songs on Liberation War, will be aired at 11:10pm on December 16. The programme is produced by Ananya Ruma.

Lux Channel i Performance Award 2005


It was a memorable evening on November 17 when the Lux Channel i Performance Award (LCPA) '05 was held at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium culminating with a glittering cultural event. More than 45,000 spectators attended the award giving ceremony. Among the artistes who took part in the programme were: Razzak, Sabina Yasmeen, Syed Abdul Hadi, Momotaj, Azam Khan, Subir Nandi, Ayub Bachchu, Kumar Bishwajit, Ferdous Wahid, Riaz, Purnima, SI Tutul, Tania Ahmed, Salauddin Lavlu, Ishita, Tisha, Srabonti, Kusum Sikder, Mir Sabbir, Monalisa, Hyder Hossain, Monalisa, Mehrin and others.

The recorded version of the event will be aired at 1:15pm on Victory Day.

Eito Amader Bari

A special two episode TV play, based on a story by Faridur Reza Sagar will be aired on Victory Day at 7:50pm. The play features Litu Anam, Ishita and others in major roles. Popular film actress Moushumi does a cameo in the play.

Hridoye Mati O Manush

A special episode of Hridoye Mati O Manush, titled Farmer's File-1 will be aired on Victory Day at 9:35pm. The documentary programme on contemporary agro-economics and development, has attracted thousands of viewers. The episode will feature the contribution of the farmers during our Liberation War.

Muktijuddher Shei Dinguli

A special talk show, featuring reminiscences by freedom fighters will be aired at 10:00 pm on Victory Day. Eminent theatre activist Nasiruddin Youssuf will host the show. Sadek Hossain Khoka, Golam Dastagir Gazi Bir Protik, Mofazzal Hossain Maya will take part in the discussion.

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Friday, December 15, 2006

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Nine Months To Freedom - Documentary

On the eve of Victory day, Channel i will telecast daylong special programmes to celebrate the day. These include musical programmes, talk shows, special plays and dance programmes. Victory Day programmes from Channel i will start off with a special documentary programme and will be aired today at 2:00pm.

The documentary features the refuge camps set up at the no man's land (Bangladesh-India border) during our Liberation War. The documentary depicts the plight of eight lakh Bengali refugees. Filming of the documentary began in 1971. The documentary was previously known as Shokunder Bochhor.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Watch Grameen Phone Tritio Matra on Channel i

Grameen Phone Tritio Matra, is a popular daily talk show currently running on Channel i. The show features discussions on contemporary issues. The show gained popularity because of its distinctive dialogue format. It was first aired on July 17, 2003. The show specialises in dialogues with leading personalities.

The TV show celebrated its milestone 1000th episode on April 11, 2006. Communications Minister Barrister Nazmul Huda; presidium member of Bangladesh Awami League, Abdur Razzak; president of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD), Hasanul Huque Inu; vice chairman of Bangladesh Bar Council, Barrister Rokon Uddin Mahmud; general secretary of Jatiya Party (JP), Sheikh Shahidul Islam; political secretary of JP, Kazi Feroz Rashid; Major general (Retd) Syed Muhammed Ibrahim (Bir Protik) and chairman of Bangladesh Political Science Samity, Dr Atatur Rahman participated in the discussion. Reporters from several national dailies attended the event as well.

The discussion focused on the current political situation in the country and some hard-hitting issues such as Kansat killing, prevalent corruption, political tolerance between the government and the opposition, democratic practices and the upcoming general election.
The talk show is directed and hosted by Zillur Rahman.

The show is aired everyday at 3:40 am and 7:00 pm.

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Friday, December 8, 2006

Priyo Parveen - A love story in 1971

Priyo Parveen, a single episode TV play, written and directed by Shoraf Ahmed Jibon, will be telecast on Channel i , tonight at 7:50 pm. The play is about an uncomplicated young man named Faruk who becomes a freedom fighter. He loves Parveen deeply but she is unaware of Faruk's infatuation as he never expresses his feelings to her.

One day when he goes to tell her how much he cares, he is caught red handed by her father. Her father forces Faruk to leave the village. Meanwhile the Liberation War breaks out and people flee the village. Faruk joins the war. He sends a letter to Parveen to let her know about his feelings. Thus unfolds the story.

The cast of the play includes Mosharraf Karim, Sheoti, Rifat Chowdhury, Sohel Khan, Monira Akhter Mithu, Shanta and others.

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Thursday, December 7, 2006

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Aktel Saaf Kotha - Talk show

Aktel Saaf Kotha, a new talk show on Channel i will be aired tonight at 7:50 pm. In this talk show various topics put forth by the host will be discussed and debated by the guests. Each episode of the show will present a different feature based on the problems, prospects and prosperity of the different districts of the country.

The show is hosted and directed by Mishu Rahman. The show will be aired every Tuesday and Thursday on Channel i.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2006

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Shimana - Drama Serial

Shimana, a drama serial set to be telecasted on Channel i. The serial revolves around the story of a mother and a son. Muhitul Islam is a business man. Akash is the son of Muhital Islam and Shirin. Shirin runs the family business, because her husband, Muhitul Islam is alcoholic and spends more time with his friends.

Shirin wants her son to be successful and responsible unlike his father and so sends her son Akash to America for higher studies. But when Akash returns 10 years later, Shirin discovers her son has been Americanised. Shimana is written by Rezwan Khan and directed by Kaiser Ahmed. The 52-episode serial will be aired soon on Channel i.


Shimana stars Tauquir Ahmed, Bipasha Hayat, Tanima Hamid,Rich Solaiman, Meer Sabbir, Fakhrul Hassan Boiragi, Taru Mustafa, Chitralekha Guha and Khaleda Akhtar Kalpona.

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Monday, December 4, 2006

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Talk Show: Election 2007

Election 2007, a talk show is being aired on Thursdays and Saturdays at 6:00pm on Channel i.

The programme, which began on November 11, focuses on definition of clean and capable candidates, accountability of elected representatives, marking 'No' vote in ballot paper, duties and responsibilities of MPs, boycott of Parliament and accountability of MPs, independent and effective Election Commission, among others.Eminent Lawyers, Educationists, Journalists and Civil Society Leaders Participates in the discussion.

The talk show is directed and hosted by Muhammad Jahangir.


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Thursday, November 30, 2006

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Talk Show: Ekhoni Shomoy

Ekhoni Shomoy is a talk show on Channel i featuring renowned personalities from the cultural, sport and journalistic worlds.

In the course of the programme, the participants from different sectors will share their experiences related to current issues. The first three episodes of the show will feature noted journalist Rahat Khan, chief executive officer Citi Bank N/A Mamun Rashid, veteran writer Imdadul Haque Milon, Anisul Huque, sports star Khaled Mahmud Shujon, fashion designer Mahin Khan, popular actress Shomi Kaiser, noted singers Shakila Zafar, Momtaz, Hyder Ali and Ferdous Wahid, barrister Tania Amir, TV reporter Munni Shaha, Joy E Mamun and others.

The show is hosted by Farzana Brownia

Director: Raju Alim.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Hridoye Mati O Manush -Watch Online On JumpTV

Hridoye Mati O Manush, one of the most glorious programmes in Channel i, have passed three years of its anniversary. Directed and hosted by Shaikh Seraj, it has been one of the most popular agro-based programmes on Channel i. Hridoye Mati O Manush is a documentary programme on the contemporary agro-economics and development. The programme was the reformed edition of Mati O Manush, earlier telecasted on BTV, remained on air for 14 years and was immensely popular both among the farmers as well as other common viewers.

As Hridoye Mati o Manush, sequel to one of the longest-running television programmes in the country, the Channel i programme completely revived its popularity. Being telecasted for the last two years, the programme has had more than 678 episodes aired till now. Shaikh Seraj, the presenter of the programme, has become synonymous with the show and in his own words, ‘It is not just another television show, it is his passion'.

Shaikh Seraj and his show has made a significant contribution in bringing Bangladeshi television closer to mainstream life. Travelling to all corners of the country, and sometimes well beyond, his programme has repeatedly identified success stories in agriculture pointing towards the immense
prospects in the sector.

Telecasted on every Saturday at 09:30 pm and the following day at 11:30 am

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Monday, November 27, 2006

Ontoraler Kotha: Masuma's saga, Watch Online On JumpTV

A New Episode Of Ontoraler Kotha

It focuses on Masuma. The serial is set to be aired on Channel i on 27th of November at 6:20 pm.

Storyline: Masuma is married off to an educated service-holder with a sizeable dowry. After the marriage, several household goods are found missing. Masuma, much to her dismay, learns that her husband comes home late at night because he gambles and thus squanders his own money as well as his company's resources.

Masuma's husband tortures her whenever she raises her voice against his expenses. On top of this, he fails to fulfill the duty of a father as he neglects his two children. Once he goes so far as to sell his wife's jewellery to pay off the debts he has incurred at the office. Later he squeezes Masuma's family for money which he claims would go into a business venture. As if all this isn't enough, he secretly marries another woman and his ill treatment of his wife continues.

Pushed into a corner, Masuma is compelled to sell clothes from door to door in Old Dhaka. Eventually she marries off one child, and arranges a job for her son. Ain O Shalish Kendra comes to her rescue with legal assistance.


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Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Amar Chobi - Film Related Magazine Programme

Amar chobi, is a film related magazine program being telecasted in Channel i. The programme features interviews with renowned film directors and actors from Bangladesh and discussions about popular Bangla films. Amar Chobi embarked on its journey on January 2, 2000 with an opening interview of famous film director, A.J.Mintoo.

Amar Chobi telecasted 57 episodes with young and veteran directors of the film industry, including those from the mainstream and alternative stream. Among them were popular film directors, the late Mita, Tozammel Huq Bakul, S.K. Niamat Ali and M.A.Samad.

Amar Chobi is the only weekly magazine in Bangladesh television channels to cross the mark of 250 episodes. Channel i telecasted the grand 250th episode and the subject and attraction of the episode was the veteran film actor Saifuddin of Mukh-O-Mukhosh. Amar Chobi is telecasted every Thursday at 6.25 pm.

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Tuesday, November 21, 2006

BBC Sanglap - Watch Online

BBC Sanglap is one of the popular programmes in Channel i. It is a talk show with a four member panel discussing major current issues with an invited audience of around 150 members of the public. The selection of the audience is done by inviting the listeners to register their interest in attending the Sanglaps through announcements in all BBC Bengali programmes. In addition invitations are sent to various Radio Listener's Clubs whose members are generally young, with diverse political views and affiliations.

The programme provides a good platform, where members of the public can discuss major socio-political issues with leaders of various political parties and members of the civil society. The new series of Sanglaps are divided into two parts - the first running from September to mid October, and the second running from November to the end of December.The programme provides the viewers a deep insight into major social and political issues prevailing in the society. The programme is being telecasted on Mondays and repeat telecast on following Sundays.


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Monday, November 20, 2006

Watch Movie Bindur Chhele Online On JumpTV

World premier of the movie Bindur Chhele, an adaptation of the classic by Bengali literary genius, Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay, will be aired on Channel i on November 24.


The story centers around three characters: Annapurna, her son Amulyo and Bindubashini, a woman desperate to become a mother. Annapurna's husband Jadob goes through a lot of hardship to pay for his younger brother Madhob's education. Years later, Madhob becomes an eminent lawyer. Madhob's wife, Bindu, comes from an affluent family and is strikingly beautiful.


Bindu is childless and when she gets to take care of Amulyo, her yearning to experience motherhood finds some fulfillment. The sisters-in-law, Bindu and Annapurna, share a rather bittersweet relationship. Bindu respects Annapurna and the latter reciprocates by showering a lot of affection on her. But they have frequent rows between them over household chores. One day, they have a major disagreement over Amulyo's upbringing. The disagreement proves to be irreconcilable. As a result, the two families split. The after-effects of this disagreement reverberate between the two estranged families for a long time.

Director: Mushfiqur Rahman Gulzar
Starring: Humayan Faridee, Diti, Moushumi, Ferdous and others

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Friday, November 17, 2006

Watch Sabina On Channel i


A new episode of Ontoraler Kotha titled Sabina will be aired on November 20 at 6:20pm on Channel i, to generate public awareness against acid violence in the country.

Sabina: Drama Serial

Sabina is a student of class seven from a fairly affluent family. She stays with her aunt as her school is far from her own house. Meanwhile people make comments about her living in her aunt's house. After Sabina's return to her own home, the lecherous Selim makes advances at her--including a proposal of marriage. Sabina informs her family about it and her elder brother warns Selim not to disturb her any more.

Selim then sends a formal marriage proposal through his influential brother. Sabina's family refuses the proposal as Sabina has not yet reached a marriageable age. A while later, Sabina's family fixes her marriage with someone else. A furious Selim comes to Sabina's house and threatens her helpless family. In a fit of anger, one day he finds the door of the house open and taking advantage he enters and hurls acid on Sabina's face . Sabina's suffers grievous burns on her face and body. The police arrest Selim later.

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Thursday, November 16, 2006

Online Private Television Channel 'Channel i'

If you are like most PC users, you probably feel that there's more you can do on your PC other than working. Turn your PC into a Super TV that lets you experience a whole new world of live TV entertainment and news! JumpTV does it for you.

Channel i, a Bangla-language channel, offers entertainment for the whole family and it was the first digital Bangla channel in Bangladesh. Channel i, one of the most highly rated Bangla channels, has become very popular among viewers for its wide range of programming including dramas, mega serials, musical programs, live interactive talk shows, agricultural programs magazine programs and informative news bulletins broadcast 4 times a day.

Hello Minister: Live & Interactive Talk Show

It is a superb way to take the pulse of the current political climate in Bangladesh. This will make an expatriate feel at home by seeking the debates between political rivals with questions coming from different parts of the country.

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Channel i - First Digital Bangla Channel

JumpTV offers Channel i as part of its Bangla channels and broadcasts local Bangladesh news, drama, movies, English films, novels, magazine programs and documentaries. Bangla viewers around the globe can make use of this service extended by JumpTV by subscribing for as low as US $9.95.

Channel i runs 24 hours of the day and launched the first digital Bangla channel in 1999. Since then it has grown in popularity as one of the best educational and entertainment TV channels in Bangladesh. This live Bangladeshi TV channel is mainly aimed at Bangla speaking individuals and provides programming that the entire family can enjoy.

Popular Channel i programs available on Jump TV include BBC Bangladesh Shonglap, Hello Minister, Amar Chobi and Music Plus.