Showing posts with label Bangladesh Betaar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bangladesh Betaar. Show all posts

Friday, February 24, 2017

Bangladesh Betar - The Story of Glory

These days, when information technology and the internet are not far from our grasp, on hearing the name "Bangladesh Betar (Betar meaning radio in Bangla)", one might ask, "Who would listen to Bangladesh Betar today?" You may contemplate that their programmes are not interesting enough for this day and age, or even term them "monotonous." However, to your surprise, there are still a large number of people who feel nostalgic on just hearing the name of the shows that used to air in Bangladesh Betar.

Full story at :

http://www.thedailystar.net/star-weekend/heritage/bangladesh-betar-the-story-glory-1365967


Sunday, January 22, 2017

Bangladesh Betar adds Chinese language to its overseas broadcasting

Alongside Hindi, Urdu, Arabic and Nepali, Chinese language will be added as the 7th language in Bangladesh Betar's external program broadcast. A proposal in this regard is in progress, according to the department of External service of Bangladesh Betar unit director Kamal Ahmed.

Full story at :

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

GatesAir Awarded Second Phase of Bangladesh HD Radio Rollout

Cincinnati, OH, November 14, 2016

GatesAir, a global leader in wireless, over-the-air content delivery solutions for radio and TV broadcasters, has won phase two of Bangladesh's national HD Radio rollout. The turnkey system comprises two self-contained FM radio stations with high-efficiency GatesAir Flexiva FAX air-cooled 10kW FM transmitters, antenna systems and all auxiliary and support equipment.

Bangladesh Betar, the only national government broadcaster serving Bangladesh, awarded the contract as the first phase of the GatesAir-supported rollout moves forward. The initial phase, which covers the capital city of Dhaka, also includes two GatesAir Flexiva FAX 10kW transmitters and is targeted for completion by the end of 2016. The second phase will cover the heavily populated cities of Mymensingh and Gopalganj, with an expected on-air date of June 2017. Both projects are especially notable as the first HD Radio deployments in South Asia.

The GatesAir Exgine4 HD Radio platform, which simplifies signal flow and connectivity across the architecture, will play a central role in each system. The complete system includes GatesAir's FlexStar HDI-200 Importer and HDE-200 Exporter at the studio; and the FlexStar HDx exciter at the RF plant. The complete system supports all HD Radio program audio and program-associated data (logos, station ID information, artist/song data) over a single, bandwidth-efficient stream, with plenty of headroom to incorporate additional services in the future.

GatesAir's ability to also provide turnkey services helped to cement the phase-two contract win, according to Mr. A.K.A.M. Fazlul Hoque, Project Director at Bangladesh Betar Engineering. Along with site planning, design, integration and commissioning services, GatesAir has and will continue to provide extensive training services around system operation and transmitter maintenance both in Bangladesh and at its Quincy, Illinois manufacturing center. GatesAir recently welcomed both the Secretary, Ministry of Information Mr. Martuza Ahmed; and Mr. A.K.M. Nesar Uddin Bhuiyan, Director General, Bangladesh Betar, Dhaka, to Quincy as part of the most recent visit from the Bangladesh Betar Engineering team.

"GatesAir's professional services, reliable systems architecture and high-efficiency transmitters provide value across the project duration, and will enable us to operate a cost-efficient, low-maintenance hybrid FM and HD Radio service for a large portion of our population for many years," said Mr. Hoque. "GatesAir's bandwidth-rich HD Radio platform will also allow us to add more audio channels and data services in the future without requiring any significant additional investment in resources. Above all, their detailed planning and quick turnaround are consistent with our scheduled rollout plan. We also appreciated them welcoming Mr. Ahmed and Mr. Bhuiyan to tour the GatesAir manufacturing center to confirm product quality assurance and further strengthen the relationship between GatesAir, Bangladesh Betar and the Bangladesh Government as well."

The "low-maintenance" benefit will pay dividends for both Betar and the Bangladesh Government moving forward. In addition to the Flexiva FAX transmitter's compact footprint—a valuable asset given the limited real estate available in each RF plant—the latest-generation GatesAir Flexiva design minimizes internal parts, with common power amplifier modules and power supplies. This streamlining of parts and size also reduce weight, making single-engineer maintenance a reality for the Betar team—preserving valuable engineering resources for other needs.

(Press Release)

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Bangladesh Betar MW outlets on extended schedule on 20th Feb

20 Feb 2016 - During check at 1916 UTC noticed Bangladesh Betar MW outlets were on extended schedule carrying special program, plays & songs commemorating Shahid Diwas and International Mother Language day.

Here's an audio file of Bangladesh Betar, Dhaka , 630 kHz at 2000 UTC
 
 
 
 

Friday, January 08, 2016

GatesAir Brings HD Radio™ Broadcasting to Bangladesh

Government broadcaster Betar Engineering will be the first to launch HD Radio across the South Asia region, covering 18 million listeners with a turnkey system featuring two GatesAir Flexiva™ transmitters

Cincinnati, OH, January 07, 2016

GatesAir, a global leader in wireless, over-the-air content delivery solutions for radio and TV broadcasters, will turn on the first two HD Radio stations in South Asia in early 2016 for Betar, the national government broadcaster for Bangladesh. The HD Radio™ broadcasts, supported by two GatesAir Flexiva™ 10kW transmitters, will cover the capital city of Dhaka and surrounding regions with high-quality audio for news and entertainment.

Upon evaluating digital radio standards, Betar chose HD Radio due to its exceptional audio quality and multichannel opportunities, and selected GatesAir due to its leadership and innovation for HD Radio in the Americas and internationally. Betar additionally chose GatesAir for its ability to provide a turnkey, low-maintenance over-the-air solution under a tight deadline, as well as local sales and support — two key differentiators from competing vendors.

"Dhaka is considered the tenth largest city in the world, with a population of more than 18 million in the greater region," said Mr. Md. Abul Bashar Patwary, project director, Betar Engineering.  "We therefore required a highly reliable, easily serviceable over-the-air delivery platform to ensure consistently strong coverage across the entire region. GatesAir's ability to provide a reliable, US-made platform in a timely manner is helping us get on the air faster—and on the leading edge of digital radio."

GatesAir worked closely with Betar across site planning and system design, including all transmission, antenna, monitoring and peripheral equipment. Along with the Flexiva transmitters, the complete solution includes a GatesAir Exgine4 HD Radio platform featuring a FlexStar HDI-200 Importer and HDE-200 Exporter at the studio. In addition to program audio, this architecture allows Betar to deliver program-associated data services (logos, station ID information, artist/song title details) over a single stream to the transmitter—with plenty of bandwidth to add more program channels in the future. Signal coverage is strengthened through a higher-than-usual FM tower for Betar (250 feet as opposed to 200) and a panel antenna—the first of its kind deployed in Bangladesh.

However, Betar is especially pleased with the training opportunities and ongoing local support provided through GatesAir. Betar representatives travelled to GatesAir's Quincy, Illinois manufacturing center to receive training on the entire system, while GatesAir and local partner Resources-21 Limited will ensure Betar engineers are supported through the installation and commissioning process—and for years following the stations' launch.

"GatesAir worked closely with the Betar team to ensure the end-to-end system is specified to their exact needs in a very challenging operating environment," said Jhonny Maroun, regional sales manager for the Middle East and South Asia (MESA), GatesAir. "We are honored to be working with Betar in this historical project."

About GatesAir
GatesAir, Inc. provides complete solutions for over-the-air radio and television broadcasting, leveraging wireless spectrum to maximize performance for multichannel, mission-critical services. Powering over-the-air networks worldwide with unparalleled reliability for nearly 100 years, GatesAir's turnkey solutions enable broadcasters to create, transport and transmit radio and TV content.  With customers in more than 185 countries, the company leads the industry in innovation and design breakthroughs, improving efficiency and reducing total cost of ownership. Visit www.gatesair.com for more information, like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gatesair, and follow us on Twitter at @GatesAir

(Press Release)

Sunday, May 05, 2013

Bangladesh Betar test transmission using new BE 10 kW FM transmitters

Bangladesh Betar has installed new 10 kW FM transmitters (BE FM 10S) at cities mentioned below & currently test transmissions being carried on following frequencies :
 
Dhaka..........102.0 MHz
Dhaka..........104.0 MHz
Dhaka..........106.0 MHz
Sylhet..........88.8 MHz 
Rangpur........88.8 MHz
Comilla.........103.6 MHz
Coxesbazar.....100.8 MHz
Khulna..........88.8 MHz
Noapara, Jessore 100.8 MHz
Rajshahi.......88.8 MHz
Chittagong...88.8 MHz
Barisal........105.0 MHz
 
Broadcast Electronics FM 10S transmitter product info :
 
 
Related :
Bangladesh Betar to modernise/expand its FM services
 
Summary of a news report (in bengali) published in banglanews24.com ....
 
Here's what Director General of Bangladesh Betar, Kazi Akhtar Uddin Ahmed said while responding to reporter's queries at a cultural program organised by Radio Colony Model School, Savar, Dhaka on 26th Jan 2013 :
 
- At present Bangladesh Betar has 13 FM transmitters of 1, 2 & 5 kW
 
- By next month 12 FM transmitters of 10 kW (BE FM 10S 10 kW solid-state) will be started/replaced at different places.
 
- During next 2 months 6 more FM transmitters of 10 kW will be on air.
 
- Bangladesh Betar transmissions will be gradually converted from analog to digital in the coming years.
 
 
Thanks to Nazmus Sadat via IDXCI Facebook group for sharing this link.
 
Locations :
 
Barishal (Planned)
Chittagong ( Existing 2 kW)
Comilla (existing 2 kW)
Cox's Bazar (Planned)
Dhaka (Planned)
Jessore (Planned)
Khulna ( existing 1 kW)
Rajshahi (existing 1/5 kW)
Rangpur (existing 1 kW)
Sylhet (existing 1 kW)
 
Excerpt from Bangladesh Betar website :
 
Introduction of Country wide FM Broadcast Network in Bangladesh Betar (1st Phase)
 
Objectives of the project:
 
- To establish countrywide FM Broadcasting Network throughout the whole country for high quality and noise free reception on cheap radio receivers satisfying the listener's needs.
- In order to transmit attractive and harmonious program to the remote corner of Bangladesh
- In order to motivate and inspire mass people to take part in present day nation building activities, such as Poverty alleviation/ Poverty reduction, Population Control, Farm Broadcast, adult Education, Promotion of Cultural Heritage and other development activities.
- With the advancement of modern technology, FM becomes increasingly popular because of high quality, less cost and easy in handing.
- Using modern digital studio equipment and proposed FM network. Bangladesh Betar will be able to radiate noise interference free, clear high fidelity, CD quality program, thereby satisfying the audience needs.
 
Location : Dhaka, Chittagong, Comilla, Cox's Bazar, Khulna, Jessore, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet and Barishal .
Project Cost (in lakh) : GOB TK. 2356.25 including foreign expenditure TK 1724.45
Expected date of completion : December, 2012
 
Related Link :
 
Broadcast Electronics (BE) awarded large transmitter contract by Bangladesh Government Radio
 
 
---
Alokesh Gupta
New Delhi
 

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Radio helps creating awareness among people

Speakers at a meeting at Bangladesh Betar Bhaban in the city today said broadcasting of diverse programmes by the public and private radio channels has enhanced awareness among the people in the recent times.

Full story at :

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Latest issue of Bangladesh Betar newsletter now available

Latest issue (Bhadra-Ashwin 1418) of "Betar Bangla", bi-monthly magazine of Bangladesh Betar (Radio Bangladesh) in bengali is now available for free download from Bangladesh Betar website using this link :

http://www.betar.org.bd/betarbangla.html

Contains interesting articles on various topics, latest news about Bangladesh Betar, programme & frequency schedules of external as well as domestic services.

Bangladesh Betar External Services schedule (in bengali)
http://www.betar.org.bd/betarbangla/external.pdf

Bangladesh Betar FM Schedule (in bengali, includes details about BBC, DW, CRI & Radio Japan txns)
http://www.betar.org.bd/betarbangla/FM.pdf

Thursday, June 30, 2011

"Betar Bangla", bi-monthly mag of Radio Bangladesh now available for free download

.................................... (photo courtesy Bangladesh Betar)


"Betar Bangla", bi-monthly magazine of Bangladesh Betar (Radio Bangladesh) in bengali is now available for free download from Bangladesh Betar website using this link :

http://www.betar.org.bd/betarbangla.html


Contains interesting articles on various topics, latest news about Bangladesh Betar, programme & frequency schedules of external as well as domestic services.

Bangladesh Betar External Services schedule (in bengali)
http://www.betar.org.bd/betarbangla/external.pdf


Bangladesh Betar FM Schedule (includes details about BBC, DW, CRI & Radio Japan txns) (in bengali)
http://www.betar.org.bd/betarbangla/FM.pdf

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Bangladesh Betar reaches expats with Thomson

Thomson Broadcast is supplying a 250 kW TSW 2300D shortwave transmitter, together with the rotatable HP-RCA 2/2/0.5 shortwave antenna system to Bangladesh Betar, the new transmitter and antenna installation will be located at the Kabirpur Shortwave Station, about 40 km north of the capital Dhaka, and is scheduled to be operational by September 2011 while the antenna is planned to be on air by spring 2012.


Read the full report here :

http://www.digitalproductionme.com/article-4100-radio-bangladesh-betar-reaches-expats-with-thomson/

Monday, September 27, 2010

Bangladesh Betar signs agreement with NHK

Dhaka, Sept 27 (UNB) - Bangladesh Betar entered into a broadcasting agreement with NHK (the Japan Broadcasting Corporation) at Bangladesh Betar headquarters in the city recently.

http://www.unbconnect.com/component/news/task-show/id-30983

Friday, July 02, 2010

Bangladesh Betar to acquire 12 new FM transmitters from BE

A dozen FM transmitters at 10 sites will make up a new network in Bangladesh, with gear to be provided by Broadcast Electronics. The Illinois company said it won a contract to supply the government-run radio organization with 12 BE FM 10S 10 kW solid-state transmitters with dual BE FXi digital exciters, antennas, towers and other hardware, project management and engineering support.

Read the Radio World story here : http://www.rwonline.com/article/102920

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Deutsche Welle and Bangladesh Betar sign Comprehensive Partnership Agreement

Representatives of Bangladesh Betar (BB) and Deutsche Welle (DW) have signed a newpartnership agreement on 9 March 2010 in Dhaka that will allow DW to broadcast Bengali Radio Programs two times daily from Bangladesh. The agreement was signed by Bangladesh Betar Director General, Mr. Md. Mahbubul Alam, and Managing Director of DW-AKADEMIE, Ms. Gerda Meuer, in the presence of the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Holger Michael, the Minister of Information, Mr. Abdul Kalam Azad,MP, and the Ministry’s Secretary, Dr. Kamal Abdul Nasser Chowdhury. According to this agreement, BB will air DW Bengali Radio Service between 8:00 am and 8:30 am as well as 8:00 pm and 8:30 pm using six transmitters in Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet,Khulna, Rajshahi and Rangpur. Deutsche Welle will set up satellite equipment inthese locations to make reception and rebroadcasting possible.This agreement marks just another milestone in the excellent German Bangladesh bilateral relations and will help Germany’s international broadcaster to expand its Bengali radio services in Bangladesh via FM. Radio in Bangladesh is a very important form ofmedia, reaching a large percentage of Bangladesh citizens on a daily basis. In addition, the two partners agreed to extend their successful training program for journalists with DW-AKADEMIE, continuing their journalist exchange program that was established in 1975.“We are excited to continue our partnership with BB,” says Gerda Meuer, Managing Director DW-Akademie at Deutsche Welle. “We have worked together in many areas for more than 30 years and are sure that this new agreement will be beneficial to both parties.”

(Press Release)

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Bangladesh Betar Home Service (Bengali) new schedule

Bangladesh Betar Home Service (Bengali) new schedule wef 1st Jan 2010 :

0645 - 1500 UTC on 4750 kHz (ex 0545 - 1400 UTC)

On 22nd Jan in an Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina 60 Crore Taka was allocated for development ( read ....replacement) of Bangladesh Betar Kabirpur 250-kilowatt short wave centre under the Information Ministry .

Friday, November 13, 2009

Bangladesh Betar celebrates 70th anniversary

Bangladesh betar, the largest electronic medium of the country started its journey on the 16th December 1939. As a public service broadcasting organization, it has been playing a leading role in the nation building process over the decades. Since its inception, promotion of national culture and heritage has been prioritized in the activities of Bangladesh Betar in home and abroad. Being the oldest electronic medium of the country, Bangladesh Betar has proved its effectiveness by promoting and preserving the rich diversified regional and national cultures through its programmes.Bangladesh inherits a rich vibrant culture.
Bangladesh Betar broadcasts news and programmes in corporating various ethnic groups of the country aimed at upholding their history, tradition and cultural identities and inspire them in patriotism. It has been playing an important role in improving the socio-economic condition of the masses and upholding the arts and culture of the country.Bangladesh Betar has the unique distinction of having been associated with the liberation of the country from Pakistan occupation army while it put on air the historical proclamation of the Independence of Bangladesh on March 26, 1971. For its great contribution to the nation the Government of the Peoples Republic of Bangladesh conferred the most prestigious national prize the independence Award 2006 to Bangladesh Betar. It also gained Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Award (CBA) in 2006 and Asia Pacific Broadcasting (ABU) prizes for several times.
Bangladesh Betar broadcasts progammes of over 251 hours daily through its 12 regional stations and 6 units. In order to project the country's image abroad Bangladesh Betar is trying to attract its listeners in foreign countries. The Extemal Services of Bangladesh Betar has now been broadcasting English, Bangla Urdu, Hindi, Nepali and Arabic services and the duration of broadcast is 5 hours and 30 minutes a day depicting cultural heritage of thecountry.
Bangladesh Betar is going to celebrate its 70th founding anniversary on 16th December 2009. In this regard different programmes have been taken up to celebrate the event. One documentary programme has already been on air titled "Betar Katha" on every Friday at 4.05 pm in the national hook-up. The drama section has been broadcasting a special programme on evolution & transformation of Dhaka Betar Theater entitled "Sottor Bochor Bibortoner Dharai Dhaka Betar Natok". It is being aired every Monday at 1030 pm from Bangladesh Betar, Dhaka in Medium wave 1000 KW of operating frequency 693 KHz. Moreover 12 stations and 6 units of Bangladesh Betar have chalked out special programme planning of or broadcasting different types of programmes bsased on the past glorious history of Bangladesh Betar.
(Source : Bangladesh Betaar)

Sunday, June 14, 2009

New Broadcasting House inaugrated at Comilla, Bangladesh

Bangladesh Radio launches Comilla station

Sun, Jun 14th, 2009 12:11 am BdSTDhaka, June 13 (bdnews24.com) - Information minister Abul Kalam Azad launched a new Bangladesh Radio station in Comilla on Saturday.The Comilla station has been running its test programmes for an hour each day since May 15.Mohammad Mahbubul Alam, director general of Bangladesh Betar, presided over the launch of the station at Bangladesh Betar Bhaban in Comilla.
Read the full report here :http://bdnews24.com/details.php?id=87191&cid=2

(Source : bdnews24)

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Bangladesh Betaar - on going projects

Establishment 1000 KW MW Equal Power Transmitter as an alternative
of old 1000KW MW Transmitter at Dhamrai, Dhaka.
- To strengthen the MW radio broadcasting of Bangladesh Betar,
Dhaka by replacing the 36 year-worn out valve type 1000 KW
Medium Wave(MW)transmitter by a new solid-state 1000 KW MW
transmitter.
- Efficiency of the new transmitter will be much better than
the existing one. 95% area of the country will be covered
by this high quality transmitter.
- The new transmitter has the energy saving provisions which
will be helpful to avoid huge electricity consumption.
- The new modern solid -state transmitter is compatible for
future DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) broadcast
- A generator of 1500KVA is included to meet power failures.
- Project Cost: Tk. 620 million
- Expected date of complettion : June,2008.

BMRE Project of Different Stations of Bangladesh Betar
- Under this project different station's (Broadcasting house
and transmitter) audio equipments and existing Radio link
will be replaced by modern digital system.
- Replacement of 2(two) 100KW MW transmitters located in
Nowapara, Jessore and Kahalu, Bogra.
- Setup of 1(one) 10KW FM transmitter in Dhaka.
- Set up of 6(six) FM transmitters of power 5KW each for
different regional stations.
- Set up of 6 (six) digital STL for the purpose of linking
studio to transmitter for different regional stations.
- Provide portable, profession CD recorders for different
broadcasting houses.
- Set-up server with LAN accessories and radio automation
softwares.
- Set up professional audio work stations with digital mixer.
- Integration of digital audio console, computerized audio
editing, storing and processing software.
- Project Cost: Tk. 240 million
- Expected date of complettion: June, 2008.

Future Development Plan of the B'desh Betaar Engineering Department:
i) Establishment of a Country-wide FM Network
ii) Replacement of 1 (one) 250KW Short wave (SW) transmitter located
in Kabirpur, Dhaka.

Source : B'desh Betaar

Thursday, August 02, 2007

Bangladesh Betaar frequency changes


Bangladesh Betaar has changed their SW frequency for external services from 7185 kHz to 7250 kHz. 7185 was suffering from long time due to Chinese co-channel interference and really a waste of resources.
Revised frequency schedule for External and Home service programmes as shown below:
Shortwave Transmission (External Service)

Lang Time (UTC) Target Area Frequency (kHz)
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English(GOS) 1230 - 1300 South/SE Asia 7250 kHz
Nepalese 1315 – 1345 Nepal 7250 kHz
Urdu 1400 – 1430 Pakistan 7250 kHz
Hindi 1515 – 1545 India 7250 kHz
Arabic 1600 – 1630 Middle East 7250 kHz
Bengali 1630 – 1730 Middle East 7250 & 9550 kHz
English(V.O.Islam)1745 – 1815 Europe 7250 & 9550 kHz
English(GOS) 1815 – 1900 Europe 7250 & 9550 kHz
Bengali Service 1915 – 2000 Europe 7250 & 9550 kHz

Reception Reports to :
Mahesh Chandra Roy
Senior Engineer
Research & Receiving Centre
Bangladesh Betar
121,Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue
Shahbag, Dhaka -1000, Bangladesh
E-mail :rrc@dhaka.net

(Swopan Chakraborty,Kolkata via Bangladx e-group)