Boishakhi Television controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Death threats against news staff
Chief news editor Saiful Islam and correspondent Kazi Farid received death threats in connection with reporting on alleged irregularities and corruption at the National University.
2010
Prize-cheque lawsuit involving Padmakuri
A dance-contest winner sued programme producers after a prize cheque was reportedly rejected twice by the bank. Boishakhi said the producers were contractors who had purchased airtime rather than channel employees.
2009
Dispute over Destiny 2000 acquisition
MNH Bulu of BNS Group alleged that Destiny 2000 had forcibly taken ownership of the channel and filed a lawsuit. A later Supreme Court appeal supported Destiny 2000's ownership position.
2006
Journalist payment and benefits dispute
Around forty journalists resigned after alleging that promised compensation and benefits had not been provided. Management disputed the claims and described some staff as probationary or discharged.