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Broadcasting Process of Bangladeshi TV Channels
a. Modulation Technique:
- Bangladeshi digital TV channels mainly use DVB-T2 (Digital Video Broadcasting — Terrestrial 2)
standard.
- The modulation used is usually COFDM (Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing).
- For analog channels (now almost phased out), AM for video and FM for audio was used.
b. Bandwidth:
- Each TV channel typically occupies 6–8 MHz of bandwidth.
- In DVB-T2, multiple channels can be multiplexed into a single transport stream using MPEG-4
compression.
c. Transmission Process:
1. Video & audio encoding (compressed using MPEG).
2. Multiplexing into a transport stream.
3. Modulation using COFDM.
4. UHF band (470–698 MHz) used for transmission via terrestrial towers.
5. Signal is received by antennas or set-top boxes and demodulated for TV display.
Here's an overview of the broadcasting processes, modulation techniques, bandwidths, and
transmission methods for the following Bangladeshi TV channels: BTV, Jamuna TV, Maasranga
TV, Somoy TV, and T Sports.
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�1. Bangladesh Television (BTV)
- Type: State-owned terrestrial and satellite broadcaster
- Modulation:
- Terrestrial: Transitioning from analog to DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting — Terrestrial)
using COFDM (Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) modulation
- Satellite: Utilizes DVB-S2 with 8PSK modulation
- Bandwidth:
- Terrestrial: Typically 6–8 MHz per channel
- Satellite: 15 MHz on AsiaSat-7 and Bangabandhu-1 satellites
- Transmission:
- Terrestrial: Broadcasts via 14 relay stations covering approximately 95% of Bangladesh's
territory and population
- Satellite: Transmits through Bangabandhu-1 and AsiaSat-7 satellites [1]
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�2. Jamuna TV
- Type: Private satellite and cable news channel
- Modulation: Employs DVB-S2 with 8PSK modulation
- Bandwidth: Standard satellite transponder bandwidth of 36 MHz
- Transmission: Broadcasts via satellite, making it accessible both nationally and internationally
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�3. Maasranga Television
---- Type: Private satellite and cable entertainment channel
- Modulation: Uses DVB-S2 with 8PSK modulation
- Bandwidth: Standard satellite transponder bandwidth of 36 MHz
- Transmission: Broadcasts via satellite, reaching audiences across Bangladesh and
internationally [2]
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�4. Somoy TV
- Type: Private satellite and cable news channel
- Modulation: Utilizes DVB-S2 with 8PSK modulation
- Bandwidth: Standard satellite transponder bandwidth of 36 MHz
- Transmission: Broadcasts via satellite, providing nationwide and international coverage [3]
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�5. T Sports
- Type: Private satellite sports channel
- Modulation: Employs DVB-S2 with 8PSK modulation
- Bandwidth: Standard satellite transponder bandwidth of 36 MHz
- Transmission: Broadcasts via satellite, making it accessible to viewers across Bangladesh and
beyond