‘Folk Station’ a program of Bengal Media Corporation (RTV) has been broadcasted to uphold the lost rural songs before the mass people. After going to airing the program it has gained immense popularity so that four seasons were made. J K Majlish, a music director and composer was assigned to rearrange the songs along with other composer which were broadcasted in the Folk Station reality show. But over the allegation of cheating about the copyright of the songs the Rtv authority has sued against Majlish with capital’s Motijheel Police Station (case no. 28,15/09/2022) under the Digital Security Act. According to the information of the case, J K Majlish has been publishing the songs numbering about two hundred and fifty on You Tube claiming rights naming after him which earlier he rearranged for Folk Station program aired by Rtv three years back. Moreover, J K Majlish is broadcasting those songs naming after him on foreign online platform though he worked for Rtv on a contract basis. A local firm named ‘Gaan Box’ is associating the process. That firm is working on collecting songs from the musicians and composers to broadcast those on foreign online platform. It was known that on behalf of Bengal Media Corporation (Rtv) conversation was made with J K Majlish. He was told that he rearranged the songs under contract basis in exchange of money. But the steps did not refrain him from his activities, the authority also noticed him about the steps taken by J K Majlish himself. Later, Rtv authority served him by legal notice. As Majlish was consciously not aware of the steps then Rtv authority filed case against him and other two people. The other two accused are Jewel D Costa and owner of Gaan Box music. Mentionable that the online platform where J K Majlish used to broadcasts those songs are: Spotify, Apple Music, Prime Music, Geo Seven, Dazer, You Tube Music, Star I Tune and others. The issue of copyright was first highlighted by a firm (MCN) named Fuga. That firm claimed copyright of more than two hundred songs from Rtv You Tube Channel. It also claimed that the songs which were broadcasted in the ‘Folk Station’ program were tuned and copyrighted by J K Majlish.               

Rtv has been awarded in recognition for its role for development and protection for the people with autistic features. The award was handed over on Saturday at 11 am at a program organized by ministry of social welfare. Chief Executive Officer of Rtv Syed Ashik Rahman received the award on behalf of Rtv. Today is World Autism Awareness Day. Every year the day is observed with befitting manner. Like other countries of the world the 15th World Autism Awareness Day has been observed with the initiatives of social welfare ministry in the country. AH

The documentary 'Political Life of Bangabandhu and Emergence of Bangladesh' produced by Syed Ashik Rahman has won the National Film Award 2020 in the category of Best Documentary Film. The documentary has already been screened in various countries around the world, including Turkey and USA. It has been screened at the district and upazila level on the occasion of Bangabandhu's birth centenary and 50th anniversary of independence throughout 2021 at the initiative of Bangladesh Film Archive and Star Cineplex. Our correspondent talks to Syed Ashik Rahman, Producer of the documentary, Director of Bengal Multimedia Limited and the CEO of RTV about the context of the documentary film. Q: How does it feel to get the best award for this extraordinary documentary? Answer: Of course it is a matter of joy and pride to get national recognition. We made this documentary on the political life of Bangabandhu from our love for Bangabandhu and Bangladesh. This award has further enhanced our motivation.   Q: From what desire or plan did you decide to make this documentary? A: On December 16, 2019, we announced that we would make a documentary on “Political life of Bangabandhu and Emergence of Bangladesh” under the banner of Bengal Multimedia to celebrate Sheikh Mujib's birth centenary and the golden jubilee of Bangladesh's independence on our own funds. The documentary was completed in 2020 and received censorship on September 21, 2020. The documentary was researched, written and directed by Syed Shabab Ali Arzoo. It may be mentioned here that in 2015 we had a 40 minute documentary about Bangabandhu 'Mrittunjoyi Pran', in 2017 'Prekkhapot 7 March' based on Bangabandhu's historic 7th March speech, in 2018 on the occasion of Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's birthday 'Nondito Netri Sheikh Hasina' and in 2019 On the occasion of Bangamata Under-19 International Women's Gold Cup, we made 09 sub-documentaries on 'Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib' under the banner of RTV. It is to be noted that these documentaries were also made by Syed Shabab Ali Arzoo.   Question: How was it possible to highlight the whole political life of Bangabandhu in just 2 hours and 27 minutes? Answer: In this documentary, the colorful and varied political life of Bangabandhu has been shown in seven episodes. Bangabandhu's rising period (1920-1947), Bangabandhu's entry into national politics (1948-1954), Bangabandhu's  Emergence  period (1955-1963), independence movement and mass revolt period (1963-1969), Historic election period (1970), Independence and liberation war period (1971) , Return to homeland, World Leader and his death (1971-1975). As the political life of Bangabandhu has come up in detail in the documentary, so has the unforgettable contribution of the governments and people of different countries of the world in the liberation war of Bangladesh in 1971. At the same time, various activities for and against international politics around Bangladesh have also been highlighted. We believe that the documentary made with English subtitles is playing a big role in effectively presenting Bangabandhu and Bangladesh to the world. The documentary has already been screened at various festivals, cinema halls and various universities in the country and abroad. It gets huge response from the audience for its research, editing and rare footage.   Q: What role do you think this documentary will play for the next generation? A: The next generation will build a prosperous future for the country. And the main source of inspiration in front of them is Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the father of the nation. I think the next generation will be able to know a lot of unknown and undisputed information about the Emergence of Bangladesh from the way Bangabandhu's political life came up through this documentary. This is the underlying power of this documentary.   Q: As successful producer your film “Jodi Ekdin” and “Sapludu” won the National Film Awards 2019 in two categories, Janmabhumi won international award and was screened at the UN headquarters, what do you think the Bangladeshi film industry should look like in upcoming days?  A: I think the biggest crisis in our industry right now is efficiency, creativity and originality. The technical skills that our audiences are getting acquainted with in the modern world are so far better than us. There is also widespread apathy in the field of creativity. The way someone shoots a scene in the context of a story, others try to follow same way. Innovation is not seen at all in the case of presentation. The crisis of originality has also appeared in an extreme way. The basis of our story is chosen in the form of the stories of others in other countries rather than our realities of life and family social context. As a result, after watching a movie for a while, the audience faced these three crises and turned away. Bengal Multimedia decides to make every film with these issues in mind. But in order to move an industry forward, it is important to take effective initiatives in this regard, not just a production company but also film organizations and government initiatives.   Q: What else are you planning to do with documentaries and movies in upcoming days? Answer: We have selected a number of other subjects based on the history and heritage of our country on which there is not much work to be done. Our team has already started working on the cultural structures. In making of a film we are working with a predominance of creative basic storytelling. Because we believe that when the people of Bangladesh will be able to watch the film with their families that day it will become the film of Bangladesh.  

Syed Ashik Rahman’s “Bangabandhur Rajnoitik Jibon o Bangladesher Obbhyudoy” won National Film Award 2020 in the Best Documentary category. The documentary is a tribute to the nation’s architect, the supreme leader and progenitor of sovereign Bangladesh Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.   Today, 23rd of March, in the prize giving ceremony of the National film Award 2020, The Honorable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina granted this award in Mr    Sayed Ashik Rahman’s hand. (On behalf of the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Information Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud handed over the film award to Syed Ashik Rahman.) The documentary was researched, scripted, music composed and directed by Syed Sabab Ali Arju. The length of the documentary was 2 hours 27 minutes and produced under Bengal Multimedia Ltd. This documentary portrays the life of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibor Rahman from his birth 1920 till his death 15th August,1975. Both the vast and diversified political life of Bangabandhu and the unforgettable support of various governments around the world in the liberation war of 1971 has portrayed in this canvas. As well as the political supporters and opponents of Bangladesh’s liberation war are splendidly resurfaced in the documentary.    After receiving the award, Director of Bengal Multimedia Ltd and CEO of Rtv Mr.  Syed Ashik Rahman said – “I made this film out of my patriotism. I believe that the documentary made with English subtitles will play a big role in effectively imprint Bangabandhu and Bangladesh to the world. It will remain a teaching and research resource for present and upcoming generations”. Mr. Sayed Ashik Rahman’s first produced movie “Janmovhumi” released in 2018 and the movie was exhibited in UN headquarter and 14 prestigious film festivals. In 2019 he produced his second film “Jodi ekdin”. The movie gained wide popularity among the viewers as a main stream genre film and Afrin Shika Raisa won National Film Award – 2019 in Child Artist category. Ashik Rahman’s 3rd film ‘Shap Ludu’ released in 2019 also became huge popular and actor Zahid Hasan won the National Film Award -2019 for negative role in this film. The Recently released film ‘Sasurbari Jindabad-2’ by Syed Ashik Rahman received an unprecedented response from the audience. His next films are Leader : Ami-e Bangladesh, Corporate, Prem Puran, Nak-fool and so on. In addition to the full-length film, he is producing multiple webfilms including Money Machine, Omanush, Ananda, Harijon Palli which will be phased out on Rtv Plus.

Rtv has awarded ‘Rtv SMC Monimix Inspiration Medal-2021’ for the fourth consecutive time. On this occasion a colorful program was organized at the Ball Room of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital. In the occasion three persons and three institutions have been awarded the medals among the institutions and persons who contributed themselves for the development of children-teenagers, people with special needs and underprivileged children and teenagers in the field of education, culture, sports and practice of science. The Rtv SMC Monimix Inspiration Medal- 2021 winners are: 1. Sorer Haat Kalyani Shishu Sadan (Social service), visually impaired Shahin Alam (Indomitable merit), 3. Bangladesh Science Society (Practice of science), 4. Priyanka Bhadra (Indomitable courageous young woman), 5. Teenaged chess player Tahsin Azwar Zia (Sports), 6. Monthly magazine ‘Toitombur’ for children and teenagers (Publication). While delivering speech as the chief guest Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury,MP said, children and teenagers are the guide of future Bangladesh. Bangladesh government has set an example before the world for ensuring vaccination for children and reducing child and maternal death. I encourage the organizations working in this field including Rtv and SMC as well as the government. Those who have received the Rtv Monimix Inspiration Medals 2021 will remain as inspiration for the others. Rtv Chairman Alhaj Morshed Alam , MP said, Rtv Monimix Inspiration Medal has been introduced to bring the people in the limelight who are working to protect children and teenagers and for developing their quality of living standard for building Sonar Bangla dreamt by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.  I believe, with the medals they will be inspired and following their footsteps others will be inspired. Rtv’s Chief Executive Officer Syed Ashik Rahman said, the country has been facing natural calamities like floods, draughts and tidal surges each year due to the climate change effects. Each year huge number of people are losing their living places due to river erosion, salinity and waterlogging. As a result physical and mental growth of a number of young people has been hampered. But some people and organizations in the society silently are working for the betterment of youths. With help of these dedicated persons and institutions the young people lagging behind can break the cycle of poverty and discrimination. This type of examples makes us optimistic. Each year we are handing over this prestigious ‘Rtv SMC Monimix Inspiration Medals’ to three institutions and three personalities to encourage these persons and institutions for their role of social change. SMC Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Ali Reza Khan said, SMC is a non-profit organization. It has been working in the field of protecting child and mother health and for the development of their living standard. We are proud to hand over the inspiration award along with Rtv for the people and institutions who are performing development activities in different fields. Deputy Managing Director of SMC Taslim Uddin Khan said, SMC has been working for the development of children and pregnant mothers. SMC Orsaline has attained huge success to decrease child death caused by diarrhea. SMC has remained vigil for the initiatives aimed to peoples’ welfare. Agriculture Minister Dr. Md. Abdur Razzaque MP, Planning Minister M A Mannan MP, State Minister for Cultural Affairs K M Khalid MP, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Prof. Dr. Shibli Rubaiyat-ul-Islam, German Ambassador to Bangladesh Achim Troster, Rtv Director Begum Bilkis Nahar, Acting OPHNE Director of USAID  Marvin Crespine Gomez, Professor of department of English of BRAC University Shenin Rubaiyat, Dhaka WASA Managing Director Taksim A Khan, NRBC Bank Chairman Parvez Tomal, artist Al Mamun, Public University Teachers Federation Secretary General Professor D. Md. Nizamul Haque Bhuiyan and other cultural personalities delivered speeches and handed over medals to the award winners. Neel Hurer Jahan anchored the program produced by Shibly Zia. Two dance shows choreographed by Kabirul Islam Ratan and another dance show presented by Hridy Sheikh and Eagle Dance Company were performed in the program. Songs were performed by Family and Asses. Magic show was presented by Anik and Trisha. The entire program was telecasted on the screen of Rtv and Rtv YouTube channel at 5:30 pm on Friday (Dec 24). SMC Monimix was the title sponsor of the program. It was powered by Smile Perfect Baby Diaper, in collaboration with USAID. Online partner Rtv Online. Magazine partner Monthly Look@me. Makeup partner Persona. Uttario supplied by Rong Bangladesh. AH  

After completing 15 years country’s popular satellite channel Rtv has stepped in to 16th year today. With the slogan ‘For Today and Tomorrow’ Rtv has begun its journey as the fifth private television channel on 26th December 2005. In its long journey Rtv has decorated its programs and news by giving preference to the viewers’ choices. In return it has gained huge love from the spectators. The channel has moved forward with the target of meeting viewers’ demand. Rtv has taken the top position with its new programs, dramas, talk shows, reality shows, award programs and different trend of news. Rtv news first unearthed appointment scandal in the railway division. The ‘black cat’ comes out of the bag in the interview of the then driver of the APS of the concerned minister. But fire incident in Rtv building on February 26, 2007 hampered the rhythm. The disaster again occurred in 2014 but the popular channel has never missed its track of target. Talk shows like ‘Gol Tebil’, ‘Kemon Bangladesh Chai’, ‘Aj Patrikay’ and apart from popular programs ‘Star Awards’, ‘Alokito Nari Padak’ have taken it into unique height. The channel has also introduced ‘Islamic Talent Hunt’ program. Centering Eid Days and other events it broadcasts popular and different types of dramas. As well as success there are few challenges. It this period of covid-19 pandemic Rtv staffs have not stopped. Risking their lives they have travelled from one part to another of the country to meet the demand of the spectators. To protect themselves during the hard days of the ongoing pandemic Rtv workers have made the television screen active by dividing them into some groups and by working from homes. From the point of responsibility in the field of practicing songs Rtv organized new reality show ‘Bengal Cement Banglar Gayen’. On the eve of the founding anniversary of Rtv its Chief Executive Officer Syed Ashik Rahman said, at first I congratulate all the viewers, advertising agencies, technicians and cable operators. With all out efforts we have stepped into 16th year passing the last 15 years. We always are careful about people’s choice. Centering the founding anniversary and the New Year we have taken special arrangements of programs from December 25 to 31. ‘Bou Kotha Kou’ will be the new attraction with sweet and sour relation of bride and mother in law. Besides there are serials ‘Off the Record’ and ‘Twin Village’ and other arrangements. We have always given priority to the newness. We have proven our dedication through the programs of ‘Music Station’, ‘Folk Station, ‘Folk Studio’ and ‘Banglar Gayen’. With these programs new musicians are flourishing in the lime light and we are maintaining care for the music arena. When covid-19 pandemic spread across the globe we took the decision to make people conscious apart from making people entertained. We also emphasized on treatment. Then we have begun two treatment and suggestion based  programs ‘Corona Help Line’ and ‘Ei Muhurte Bangladesh’. We have also put emphasize on consciousness of people and treatment regarding covid-19. As we are beside the spectators so they are staying beside us. They are watching Rtv. I believe they will remain beside us in the coming days. AH 

For the eighth time on the occasion of international women’s day Rtv has organized the honorary program ‘Joya Enlightened Woman 2020’. The program was organized at the Ballroom of Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel. In the program six women were given honor for their special contribution to the society in different fields. In this year the honor was showed to- Dr. Tamal Lata Aditya (Agriculture-science), Professor Nazma Shams (Scouting-Organizer), Bibi Amena (Woman entrepreneur), Rabeya Sultana Rabbi (Challenging profession), Hazera Begum (Social service) and Shirin Sultana (Sports-wrestling). The honor recipients were provided special scarf, flowers and crests by Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni, State Minister for Information Dr. Md. Murad Hasan, former state minister Meher Afroz Chumki, dramatist Ataur Rahman, cultural personality Syed Hasan Imam, acting British High Commissioner Javed Patel, magician Jewel Aitch, Social Marketing Company Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Md. Ali Reza Khan, Rtv Chairman Alhaj Morshed Alam MP, SMC Enterprise Ltd. Managing Director Abdul Haque, US Aid Mission Director Derrick Brown, Rtv Vice Chairman Md. Jasim Uddin, Berger Paints Bangladesh Managing Director Rupali Haque Chowdhury, Anwar Group of Industries Group Managing Director Monowar Hossain, children litterateur Ali Imam, Labib Group Chairman Salauddin Alamgir and Vice Chairman Sultana Jahan and Rtv Director Bilkis Nahar. The program began with the inaugural speech delivered by chairman of the parliamentary standing committee for women and children’s affairs ministry Meher Afroz Chumki. Chief Executive Officer of Rtv Syed Ashik Rahman delivered the welcome speech. Social Marketing Company Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Md. Ali Reza Khan, Rtv Chairman Alhaj Morshed Alam MP, SMC Enterprise Ltd. Managing Director Abdul Haque delivered the speech of greetings. At the end of the program special honor was handed over to SMC Enterprise Limited. Honorable Mayor of DSCC Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh, Rtv Managing Director Humayun Kabir Bablu and Chief Executive Officer Syed Ashik Rahman handed over the honor on behalf of Rtv. AH