List of Bengali-language television channels in India
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This is a list of Bengali language television channels in India. The first Bengali language television channel in India is DD Bangla, which was launched in 1975.
Government-owned
| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD Bangla | 1975 | SD | Stereo, 2.0 | Doordarshan, Prasar Bharati | Official channel of the State Government of West Bengal |
| DD Tripura | 1994 | SD | Stereo, 2.0 | Doordarshan, Prasar Bharati | Official channel of the State Government of Tripura |
General entertainment
| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zee Bangla | 1999 | SD+HD | Stereo | 2.0 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | Formerly Alpha TV Bangla |
| Aakash Aath | 2000 | SD | G Entertainment | Previously known as Akash Bangla | |
| Colors Bangla | SD+HD | JioStar (formerly ETV Network) | Previously known as ETV Bangla | ||
| Star Jalsha | 2008 | JioStar | |||
| Ruposhi Bangla | 2009 | SD | Brand Value Communications | ||
| Sony Aath | Culver Max Entertainment | Previously known as Channel 8 | |||
| Enterr10 Bangla | 2019 | Enterr10 Television Network | |||
| Sun Bangla | SD+HD | Sun TV Network | |||
| Zee Bangla Sonar | 2025 | SD | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
Defunct channels
| Channel | Launch | Defunct | Video | Audio | Owner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel 8 | 2009 | 2010 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | 76 Television Network | Rebranded as Sony Aath |
| Mahuaa Bangla | 2010 | 2012 | Mahuaa Media Private Limited | |||
| Sananda TV | 2011 | 2012 | ABP Group |
News
| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner | Headquarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABP Ananda | 2005 | HD | Stereo | 2.0 | ABP Group | Kolkata |
| Calcutta News | 2016 | SD | AKD Group | Kolkata | |
| Kolkata TV | 2006 | SD | SST Media | Kolkata | |
| Zee 24 Ghanta | 2006 | SD | Zee Media Corporation | Bidhannagar | |
| Channel 10 | 2008 | SD | Kunal Ghosh | Kolkata | |
| High News | 2010 | SD | High Media Infotainment INDIA Ltd | Kolkata | |
| News Time Bangla | 2011 | SD | Brand Value Communications | Kolkata | |
| News18 Bangla | 2014 | HD | Network18 Group (formerly ETV Network) | Gurgaon | |
| Republic Bangla | 2021 | HD | Republic Media Network | Mumbai | |
| TV9 Bangla | 2021 | HD | Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited (ABCPL) | Delhi |
Defunct channels
| Channel | Launch | Defunct | Video | Audio | Owner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Bangla | 2004 | 2015 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | Rainbow Productions Ltd | |
| Zee Bangla Khobor | 2005 | 2006 | Zee Media Corporation | Rebranded as 24 Ghanta | ||
| Tara Newz | 2005 | 2013 | Government of West Bengal | |||
| 24 Ghanta | 2006 | 2018 | 76 Television Network | Rebranded as Zee 24 Ghanta | ||
| Mahuaa Khobor | 2010 | 2012 | Mahuaa Media Private Limited | |||
| ETV News Bangla | 2014 | 2018 | ETV Network | Rebranded as News18 Bangla | ||
| Bangla Time | 2016 | 2021 | Soft Tele Network Pvt Ltd | |||
| Artage News | 2017 | 2020 | News 11 Network |
Movies
| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Jalsha Movies | 2012 | SD+HD | Stereo | 2.0 | JioStar |
| Khushboo Bangla | 2017 | SD | Manoranjan TV Group Limited | |
| Colors Bangla Cinema | 2019 | JioStar |
Defunct channel
| Channel | Launch | Defunct | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zee Bangla Cinema | 2012 | 2025 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises |
| Aamar Cinema | 2018 | 2023 | 76 Television Network |
Music
| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sangeet Bangla | 2005 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | Media Worldwide Limited |
| Dhoom Music | 2010 | Brand Value Communications Limited | ||
| ON TV | 2025 | GLOBAL TELECASTING PRIVATE LIMITED |
Defunct channels
| Channel | Launch | Defunct | Video | Audio | Owner | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music F Fatafati | 2014 | 2021 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | Royal Raj Media | |
| Bangla Talkies | 2018 | 2023 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | Media Worldwide Limited | Rebranded as Woman TV |
Kids
| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rongeen TV | 2019 | SD | Stereo | 2.0 | Biswas Media Solutions Pvt Ltd |
Audio feed
Infotainment & lifestyle
Audio feed
HD channels
General entertainment
| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Jalsha HD | 14 April 2016 | Full HD | Dolby Digital Plus | 7.1 | JioStar |
| Colors Bangla HD | 1 May 2016 | Dolby Digital | 5.1 | ||
| Zee Bangla HD | 20 November 2016 | Stereo | 2.0 | Zee Entertainment Enterprises | |
| Sun Bangla HD | 28 November 2023 | Sun TV Network |
Movies
| Channel | Launch | Video | Audio | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalsha Movies HD | 14 April 2016 | Full HD | Dolby Digital Plus | 7.1 | JioStar |
See also
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