Deepto TV
Corporate brand
UnclaimedA Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel operated by Kazi Media Limited.
Last updated August 22, 2026
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Overview
Deepto TV is a Bangladeshi Bengali-language television channel distributed through satellite and cable systems. It is operated by Kazi Media Limited, a subsidiary of Kazi Farms Group, and focuses primarily on entertainment, especially daily drama series, while also carrying documentaries, agriculture-related programming, children's content and acquired international television series. The channel's name is associated with the Bengali word for light or radiance, and its original regulatory identity was Deepto Bangla TV. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission granted a broadcasting licence for Deepto Bangla TV in December 2011. The service ultimately launched under the Deepto TV name on 18 November 2015. Its early programming strategy combined locally produced serials with well-known international properties. The broadcast of the Turkish historical drama Muhteşem Yüzyıl, localized for Bangladeshi audiences as Sultan Suleiman, became a major early driver of attention and viewership. Within weeks of launch, the channel was reported to have become one of Bangladesh's leading television services, and the series reached a high position in national television rankings during early 2016. Deepto's locally produced dramas, including Aparajita, Palki and Khujey Firi Takey, also contributed to its initial profile. The channel supplemented scripted programming with international children's shows such as Ben 10 and The Powerpuff Girls. It later broadened its schedule through additional Turkish dramas, including Kadın, which was branded locally as Bahar, as well as Adını Feriha Koydum, Elif, Ezel and other acquired series. Foreign content has generally been adapted through Bengali titles and scheduling intended for the local mass-market television audience. The channel has also developed programming outside conventional drama. Deepto Krishi, an agriculture-focused series, began airing in June 2016. In December 2015, Deepto produced and broadcast Amra Tomader Bhulini, a documentary about martyred journalist Serajuddin Hossain, in connection with Martyred Intellectuals Day. The service has periodically introduced new local serials, including Bhalobashar Alo-Andhar, Khalnayak and Maan Obhimaan in 2019, and Mashrafi Junior in 2020. It also presented the world premiere of the climate-change animated film Tomorrow in November 2019. Deepto TV's distribution expanded in May 2019 when it began broadcasting through Bangladesh's Bangabandhu-1 satellite under an agreement with Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited. Like other broadcasters, it faced operational disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic: in April 2020, the channel temporarily suspended news broadcasts after four journalists contracted COVID-19. Despite the disruption, the channel continued to record strong audience results, including a second-place television ranking during the Eid al-Fitr period in 2020 according to reported TRP figures. In addition to linear television, Deepto has developed branded audience and digital initiatives. It launched the Deepto Awards on its sixth anniversary in November 2021 and received a Best Use of Social Media award at the Bangladesh Media Innovation Awards in 2022. On 28 November 2022, it launched Deepto Play, a subscription-based over-the-top platform offering a live stream of Deepto TV and video-on-demand access. This extension gives the brand a digital distribution channel alongside its established satellite and cable presence.
History
Deepto TV originated as a proposed Bangladeshi television service known as Deepto Bangla TV. In December 2011, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission granted the service a licence to broadcast. The channel later adopted the Deepto TV name and began transmissions on 18 November 2015. It was established as a Bengali-language satellite and cable channel operated by Kazi Media Limited, which belongs to the Kazi Farms Group. From its launch, Deepto TV pursued a programming mix that paired original Bangladeshi productions with acquired international entertainment. Its early local drama titles included Aparajita, Palki and Khujey Firi Takey. The channel also carried children's programs including Ben 10 and The Powerpuff Girls. A particularly important early acquisition was the Turkish historical series Muhteşem Yüzyıl. Broadcast under the localized title Sultan Suleiman, it attracted substantial attention and helped establish Deepto TV rapidly in the Bangladeshi television market. By early January 2016, the series was reported to rank among the country's most-watched television programs, while Deepto TV itself held a leading position in television ratings. The channel used its schedule to develop several content categories beyond entertainment drama. On 14 December 2015, it aired Amra Tomader Bhulini, a documentary about martyred journalist Serajuddin Hossain, in observance of Martyred Intellectuals Day. On 7 June 2016, it added Deepto Krishi, an agriculture-related series. In December of that year, television professionals in Bangladesh called for Deepto TV and other local broadcasters to remove dubbed foreign series from their schedules, reflecting an industry debate about the growing popularity and competitive impact of imported programming. Deepto nevertheless continued to acquire and localize foreign titles, including the American-French series Highlander, which premiered on the channel in February 2017. Distribution infrastructure became another part of the channel's development. On 19 May 2019, Deepto TV joined five other Bangladeshi channels in broadcasting through the Bangabandhu-1 satellite after an agreement with Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited. Later that year, the channel expanded its locally produced drama slate with Bhalobashar Alo-Andhar, Khalnayak and Maan Obhimaan, all of which debuted on 26 October. On 29 November 2019, Deepto TV hosted the world premiere of Tomorrow, an animated film centered on climate change. The COVID-19 pandemic affected the channel's newsroom operations. On 16 April 2020, Deepto TV suspended news broadcasts for two weeks after four journalists working for the service contracted COVID-19. Its entertainment operations continued to attract viewers, and reported Eid al-Fitr 2020 TRP results placed the channel second among Bangladeshi television channels, behind RTV. In July 2020, Deepto premiered the Turkish drama Kadın under the Bengali title Bahar. The program became a recurring high performer in Bangladeshi viewing rankings. The channel also began broadcasting Adını Feriha Koydum, localized as Feriha, in November 2020, alongside the local drama Mashrafi Junior. Deepto TV subsequently invested in brand-building and digital distribution. It began presenting the Deepto Awards on its sixth anniversary in November 2021. In September 2022, it was recognized with the Best Use of Social Media award at the Bangladesh Media Innovation Awards. On 28 November 2022, the company launched Deepto Play, a subscription-based OTT service that combines a live Deepto TV stream with video-on-demand programming. The platform extends the channel from traditional satellite and cable distribution into internet-based viewing while retaining the brand's emphasis on Bengali drama and localized international series.
- 2022
Deepto Play launches
[1]The brand launched an OTT platform offering live channel access and video on demand.
- 2021
Deepto Awards introduced
[1]Deepto TV began presenting its own awards on its sixth anniversary.
- 2020
Bahar premieres
[1]The Turkish drama Kadın, localized as Bahar, premiered on 11 July and became a strong audience performer.
- 2019
Bangabandhu-1 satellite distribution begins
[1]Deepto TV began broadcasting through Bangabandhu-1 under an agreement with Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited.
- 2019
New local drama slate introduced
[1]Bhalobashar Alo-Andhar, Khalnayak and Maan Obhimaan debuted on 26 October.
- 2019
Tomorrow world premiere
[1]The climate-change animated film Tomorrow received its world premiere on Deepto TV on 29 November.
- 2017
Highlander premieres
[1]The American-French television series Highlander premiered on Deepto TV on 22 February.
- 2016
Deepto Krishi premieres
[1]The agriculture-focused program Deepto Krishi joined the channel's schedule on 7 June.
- 2015
Official launch
[1]Deepto TV began official transmissions on 18 November 2015.
- 2015
Amra Tomader Bhulini broadcast
[1]The channel produced and aired a documentary about journalist Serajuddin Hossain for Martyred Intellectuals Day.
Products and positioning
A mainstream Bangladeshi entertainment broadcaster combining locally produced Bengali dramas with popular dubbed or localized international series, supported by satellite, cable and OTT distribution.
Satellite and cable television channel · 2015
Deepto TV
The core Bengali-language television service, distributed through satellite and cable systems in Bangladesh. Its schedule emphasizes daily drama and entertainment while also including documentaries, agriculture programming, children's shows and acquired international series.
Subscription OTT platform · 2022
Deepto Play
Deepto TV's internet-based platform, launched in 2022. It provides a live stream of the linear channel together with video-on-demand access, allowing the brand to reach viewers beyond traditional satellite and cable distribution.
Agriculture television series · 2016
Deepto Krishi
An agriculture-focused television program that broadened Deepto TV's schedule beyond drama and general entertainment. It began airing in June 2016.
Acquired Turkish drama series · 2015
Sultan Suleiman
Deepto TV's Bengali-localized presentation of Muhteşem Yüzyıl. The historical drama was one of the channel's most important early acquisitions and helped drive rapid audience recognition after launch.
Acquired Turkish drama series · 2020
Bahar
The localized title used by Deepto TV for the Turkish drama Kadın. It premiered in July 2020 and was reported to have regularly ranked among Bangladesh's most-watched television programs.
Marketing campaigns
- 2022Social media engagement initiative
Bangladesh
Deepto TV's social-media activity was recognized in the Best Use of Social Media category at the Bangladesh Media Innovation Awards.
Outcome. The channel won the award in September 2022.
- 2021Deepto Awards
Bangladesh
Deepto TV introduced an awards initiative on 18 November 2021, using its anniversary to create a branded celebration connected to the channel and its programming ecosystem.
Outcome. The awards became an identified Deepto TV brand initiative; further details about categories and recipients are not specified in the reference material.
Brand decisions
2022
Expansion into OTT distributionStrategyBackground
The growth of internet-based viewing created an opportunity to extend the channel beyond conventional satellite and cable access.
Action taken
Deepto TV launched Deepto Play with live channel streaming and video-on-demand functionality.
Aftermath
The brand gained a dedicated digital distribution outlet in addition to its linear television service.
2019
Adoption of Bangabandhu-1 satellite distributionStrategyBackground
Bangladeshi broadcasters were expanding access through the country's Bangabandhu-1 communications satellite.
Action taken
Deepto TV signed an agreement with Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited and began broadcasting through Bangabandhu-1.
Aftermath
The agreement added satellite distribution capacity to Deepto TV's existing television delivery footprint.
2015
Launch with a mixed local and international scheduleProduct launchBackground
As a new Bangladeshi broadcaster, Deepto TV needed to establish audience awareness and differentiate its schedule.
Action taken
The channel combined original Bengali dramas with acquired foreign programs, including Muhteşem Yüzyıl and children's animation.
Aftermath
The strategy produced rapid early audience growth, with the Turkish drama becoming a particularly important ratings driver.
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