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Bangladesh government seizes ETV transmission equipment
MUMBAI: The Bangladesh government on Sunday seized transmission equipment of Ekushey Television, which was forced to go off air from Thursday last.
According to reports in the Daily Star, the ministry of post and telecommunication seized key parts of the equipment for satellite news gathering and satellite earth station at the ETV Bhaban, fearing that the channel may try clandestine satellite transmission.
ETV is meanwhile trying to formulate an appropriate legal response to the confiscation of its equipment, which was done in accordance with section 5 of country’s Telegraph Act, 1885. The ministry has reportedly seized the equipment as ETV continued its telecast till 10:40 pm on 29 August even though the Supreme Court had declared the company’s license illegal at 11:40 am that day.
Satellite reports confirm that Asiasat 3S has stopped the transmission of both Ekushey TV and Ekushey World from 1 September.
Bangladesh’s first terrestrial television channel, ETV’s terrestrial broadcast was shut down by the government last Thursday after the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court upheld a High Court Division verdict declaring the license of the ETV illegal.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
