RTV

What RTV does

RTV is a private Bengali-language television channel operating as a subsidiary of Bengal Media Corporation Limited, itself part of the Bengal Group of Industries conglomerate. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Dhaka at BSEC Bhaban, the channel broadcasts 24/7 news, entertainment, drama, talk shows, lifestyle, music, agriculture, and children's programming to Bengali-speaking audiences in Bangladesh and the global diaspora. Distribution spans five channels: 24/7 satellite and cable television broadcast, owned website streaming at rtvbd.tv, the official YouTube channel, the Rtv Plus Android application on Google Play, and the Rtv News iOS application on the Apple App Store. Internal operations are supported by a Zimbra-based webmail system.

The underlying technology stack is conventional broadcasting and digital distribution rather than an AI-native platform: video is ingested for live broadcast, embedded on the website via YouTube, and republished through mobile apps for on-demand consumption. Content production spans news bulletins, drama series and Eid special natoks, talk shows on politics and current affairs, lifestyle programs, original web films, music videos, the RTV Krishi agriculture franchise, and the Sisimpur children's franchise.

RTV operates a free-to-air, advertising-supported business model with no subscription pricing disclosed. Revenue is generated exclusively through television advertising and sponsorships during programming slots. The primary customer segment is the Bangladeshi general audience; a secondary segment is the Bangladeshi diaspora served through global digital distribution. Go-to-market is event-driven, capitalizing on seasonal peaks such as Eid with special drama programming, and the channel uses social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube) plus mobile apps as audience-acquisition channels. RTV employs 101–250 people and has no disclosed funding, M&A, or leadership change activity, operating as a stable, privately-held asset within the Bengal Group conglomerate.

Name

RTV

Legal name

Bengal Media Corporation Limited

Website

https://rtvbd.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RTV is a private Bengali-language TV channel broadcasting 24/7 news and entertainment via satellite, web, and mobile apps to Bengali-speaking audiences in Bangladesh and the global diaspora. It operates a free-to-air, advertising-supported model under Bengal Group of Industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Television Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

International Multilingual/Diaspora Broadcasters (MPABAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local/Regional News Channels (MPABAIAD)

Keywords

• Bengali television broadcasting
• Satellite television channel
• News and entertainment programming
• Digital video streaming
• Broadcast media network

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Television Advertising: RTV generates revenue primarily through television advertising, featuring commercials and sponsorships during programming slots across news, dramas, and entertainment shows

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RTV is a 24/7 Bengali-language television channel that broadcasts news, entertainment programming, dramas (natoks), talk shows, music, lifestyle content, and children's programming. Content is delivered to Bengali-speaking audiences across Bangladesh and the global diaspora via satellite/cable television, a dedicated website with live streaming, an official YouTube channel, and mobile applications on Android and iOS. The channel operates as a free-to-air service supported primarily by television advertising.

Product overview

RTV operates as a 24/7 Bengali satellite television channel owned by Bengal Group of Industries, established in 2005. The product portfolio includes the core TV channel broadcasting news and entertainment content, supported by the Rtv Plus mobile app (Android) and Rtv News iOS app for on-the-go viewing. Programming spans multiple categories: Daily News bulletins, Drama/Natok serials and Eid specials, Talk Shows discussing politics and current affairs, Lifestyle programs, Movies/Web Films, Music content, Agriculture programming (RTV Krishi), and Children's programming. The channel also maintains RTV WebMail (Zimbra-based) for internal communications. Content distribution extends through YouTube embeds on the website and social media platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RTV Live TV Channel Main 24/7 Bengali satellite television channel broadcasting news, dramas, talk shows, music, lifestyle content, and children's programming to audiences in Bangladesh and the global Bengali-speaking diaspora.
• Rtv Plus Mobile App Free entertainment video streaming application for Android devices that provides on-the-go access to RTV's entertainment, drama, and lifestyle video content.
• RTV News Mobile App (iOS) iOS application providing access to RTV's news bulletins, current affairs, and news content on iPhone and iPad devices.
• RTV Website Streaming Service Web-based live TV streaming and on-demand content portal at rtvbd.tv, offering news bulletins, drama content, and program schedules to global Bengali-speaking audiences without subscription fees.
• RTV YouTube Channel Official YouTube channel distributing RTV's dramas, natoks, music videos, talk shows, and news content globally for on-demand viewing, including serial program playlists for shows such as Oti Chalak Family and Viral Poribar.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Bengal Group of IndustriescoreOthersRTV is owned and operated by Bengal Group of Industries, one of the largest business conglomerates in Bangladesh. The channel is part of Bengal Media Corporation Limited and benefits from the resources and infrastructure of the larger corporate group.
• YouTubemajorTechnology or IntegrationYouTube serves as a key video distribution platform for RTV content. All programs, dramas, natoks, music videos, and news content are embedded and streamed through YouTube, enabling global reach and on-demand viewing.
• Google Play StoremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoogle Play Store hosts RTV's mobile applications (Rtv Plus and RTV News), enabling Android users worldwide to download and access RTV content on mobile devices.
• Apple App StoremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApple App Store distributes the RTV News application for iOS devices, allowing iPhone and iPad users to access RTV content on Apple mobile platforms.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Banglavision: Private Bengali satellite TV channel operating in Bangladesh with news, drama, and entertainment — directly comparable programming mix and audience target.
• NTV (Bangladesh): Bengali-language news and entertainment TV channel in Bangladesh operating across broadcast and digital — directly comparable in programming categories and target advertiser base.
• ATN Bangla: Established private Bengali satellite TV channel broadcasting news and entertainment across Bangladesh and the diaspora — overlapping audience, content mix, and ad inventory with RTV.
• Independent TV (Bangladesh): Bengali-language TV channel in Bangladesh covering news, talk shows, and entertainment — competing in the same broadcast and digital video advertising market as RTV.
• Jamuna TV: Private Bengali satellite TV channel in Bangladesh offering news and entertainment — comparable in distribution model, audience, and advertiser market to RTV.
• Channel 24: Private Bengali-language TV channel in Bangladesh offering news, dramas, and entertainment — directly competing with RTV for the same Bangladeshi audience and advertiser spend.
• Somoy TV: Bengali news and current affairs TV channel in Bangladesh with broadcast and YouTube distribution — competing in the same news and digital video category as RTV.
• Deepto TV: Bangladesh private TV channel known for dramas and entertainment programming — competes with RTV for viewer attention and Bengali advertiser budgets.
• Maasranga TV: Bengali-language entertainment and lifestyle-focused TV channel in Bangladesh — competes directly for viewers and lifestyle-programming ad inventory.

Others

• Bengal Group of Industries: Parent conglomerate of RTV and one of Bangladesh's largest diversified business groups — relevant not as a competitor but as the corporate owner whose strategy and capital allocation directly shape RTV's trajectory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rtvonline
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/onlinertv
• Facebookfacebook.com/rtvonline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rtvdigital

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about RTV