Mohona TV
Mohona TV is a privately owned Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel offering news, entertainment, films, music and cultural programming.
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Overview
Mohona TV, formally known as Mohona Television, is a privately owned Bengali-language television channel in Bangladesh. It operates as a satellite and cable broadcaster from headquarters in Pallabi, in the Mirpur area of Dhaka. The channel's programming combines news and current-affairs coverage with entertainment, films, music, talk formats and other general-interest content aimed at Bengali-speaking viewers. The channel's development followed the expansion of Bangladesh's privately owned television sector in the late 2000s. On 20 October 2009, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission granted Mohona Television a broadcasting license alongside a number of other private Bangladeshi channels. The channel began test transmissions on 31 July 2010 and moved to regular broadcasting on 11 November 2010. Its launch slogan, "Banglar Proticchobi," translates approximately as "The reflection of Bengal" and expressed an ambition to represent Bengali language and culture through contemporary television technology. Mohona TV's editorial and commercial identity has been built around a broad programming mix rather than a narrowly specialized format. Its listed programming has included news and discussion-oriented shows such as Ajker Banalata Sen, Drishtikon and Talkana, as well as entertainment and cultural programs including Ronger Songsar and Surer Mohona. It has also carried films and musical programming. The channel has participated in shared commercial television initiatives; in July 2014, during Ramadan, it was among eight Bangladeshi television channels broadcasting the cooking series Pran Premium Ghee Star Cook. Ownership and management have been associated with Kamal Ahmed Majumder, a Bangladeshi member of parliament. Ziauddin Ahmed Makumder served as managing director until his death on 28 May 2017. The station has also been part of the wider security and political environment affecting Bangladeshi media. Following violence after the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024, the Dhaka Reporters Unity condemned an attack on Mohona TV's headquarters along with attacks on other media organizations. In a separate cross-border distribution event, Mohona TV was among Bangladeshi channels whose YouTube channels were geo-blocked in India on 9 May 2025, with Indian authorities citing national-security concerns during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict. The brand's principal proposition is therefore that of a domestic Bengali television outlet combining national news, cultural representation and mass-market entertainment. Publicly documented information does not establish a detailed corporate structure, revenue profile, subscriber base or current executive roster beyond the historical ownership and management references above.
History
Mohona Television emerged during a period of growth in Bangladesh's privately operated television industry. On 20 October 2009, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission awarded the channel a broadcasting license together with licenses for other private television services. The authorization established the regulatory basis for the channel, while its subsequent test and full transmissions marked its transition from licensed project to operating broadcaster. Mohona TV began test transmissions on 31 July 2010. It officially entered service on 11 November 2010 with the slogan "Banglar Proticchobi," meaning approximately "The reflection of Bengal." The launch message emphasized Bengali language and culture and presented the channel as a modern broadcasting platform capable of carrying those themes through newer television technology. Its base was established in Pallabi, Mirpur, Dhaka. The channel developed as a general-interest Bengali broadcaster. Its documented schedule has included news, discussion programs, entertainment, films and music. Named programs include Ajker Banalata Sen, Drishtikon, Nil Jyotsnae Kalo Sap, Ronger Songsar, Surer Mohona, Talkana and Quick Marriage. This mixture indicates an attempt to serve a broad domestic audience rather than focus exclusively on either news or entertainment. The channel has also taken part in advertiser-supported and seasonal programming arrangements. In July 2014, during Ramadan, it was one of eight Bangladeshi television channels carrying Pran Premium Ghee Star Cook, a cooking series associated with the Pran Premium Ghee brand. Ownership has been associated with Kamal Ahmed Majumder, identified as a member of parliament and the owner of Mohona Television. Ziauddin Ahmed Makumder served as managing director and died on 28 May 2017. Publicly available reference material does not provide a complete account of subsequent executive appointments, changes in ownership, corporate finances or the channel's distribution agreements. Mohona TV has operated within a politically sensitive media environment. After Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister on 5 August 2024, violence affected media organizations in Bangladesh. The Dhaka Reporters Unity condemned an attack on Mohona Television's headquarters, placing the incident among a wider series of attacks on media outlets. The event illustrates the physical and institutional risks faced by broadcasters during periods of political upheaval, although the available reference does not establish further details about damage, casualties, perpetrators or legal proceedings. The channel also encountered a distribution restriction outside Bangladesh in 2025. On 9 May 2025, India geo-blocked the YouTube channels of several Bangladeshi television broadcasters, including Mohona TV. The stated rationale was national-security concern during the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict. This action affected digital availability in India rather than documenting the termination of Mohona TV's domestic television operations. Overall, Mohona Television is documented as a Bangladeshi Bengali-language satellite and cable channel with a broad programming portfolio. Its identity combines domestic news and public-affairs coverage with entertainment and cultural programming, while its launch branding explicitly linked the service to Bengali cultural representation.
- 2025
YouTube distribution restricted in India
[1]India geo-blocked Mohona TV's YouTube channel along with those of several other Bangladeshi broadcasters, citing national-security concerns.
- 2024
Headquarters attacked during post-resignation violence
[1]The Dhaka Reporters Unity condemned an attack on Mohona TV's headquarters after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina.
- 2017
Death of managing director
[1]Managing director Ziauddin Ahmed Makumder died on 28 May 2017.
- 2014
Ramadan cooking series distribution
[1]The channel carried Pran Premium Ghee Star Cook as one of eight Bangladeshi broadcasters airing the series during Ramadan.
- 2010
Test transmissions begin
[1]Mohona TV began test transmissions on 31 July 2010.
- 2010
Official launch
[1]Regular broadcasting began on 11 November 2010 with the slogan "Banglar Proticchobi."
- 2009
Broadcasting license granted
[1]The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission granted Mohona Television a broadcasting license on 20 October 2009.
Products and positioning
A Bangladeshi Bengali-language general-interest television channel positioned around news, entertainment and the promotion of Bengali culture and language through satellite, cable and digital distribution.
Bengali-language satellite and cable television channel · 2010
Mohona Television
Mohona Television is the brand's core broadcasting service. It delivers Bengali-language news, current affairs, entertainment, films, music and cultural programming through satellite and cable television distribution, with additional digital availability through online video channels where accessible.
Controversies
2024
Attack on Mohona TV headquarters
The Dhaka Reporters Unity condemned an attack on Mohona Television's headquarters during violence affecting Bangladeshi media organizations after Sheikh Hasina's resignation. Available reference material does not provide verified details about the perpetrators, extent of damage or subsequent legal action.
Marketing campaigns
- 2014Pran Premium Ghee Star Cook
Bangladesh
During Ramadan in July 2014, Mohona TV participated in the coordinated broadcast of the Pran Premium Ghee Star Cook cooking series.
Outcome. The series was broadcast across eight Bangladeshi television channels, including Mohona TV.
- 2010Banglar Proticchobi launch positioning
Bangladesh
Mohona TV launched with the slogan "Banglar Proticchobi," presenting the channel as a modern medium for Bengali language and culture.
Outcome. The slogan became the channel's documented launch identity.
Brand decisions
2014
Participate in coordinated Ramadan programmingStrategyBackground
Ramadan programming created an opportunity for Bangladeshi channels to carry seasonal food and lifestyle content supported by a commercial sponsor.
Action taken
Mohona TV joined seven other channels in broadcasting Pran Premium Ghee Star Cook in July 2014.
Aftermath
The series received multi-channel distribution during Ramadan; no audience or financial outcome is documented in the available material.
2010
Launch a Bengali general-interest television channelProduct launchBackground
After receiving a broadcasting license in 2009 and conducting test transmissions, Mohona Television prepared to enter Bangladesh's expanding private television market.
Action taken
The channel began regular broadcasting on 11 November 2010 with a stated focus on Bengali culture and language and a schedule spanning news and entertainment.
Aftermath
Mohona TV established itself as a domestic satellite and cable broadcaster with a broad Bengali-language programming mix.
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