ATN News

ATN News is the first 24-hour news oriented Television Channel in Bangladesh. It is a sister concern of ATN Bangla, the first satellite TV Channel of the Country. ATN News officially went on air since June 7, 2010 with the slogan in Bengali “বাংলার ২৪ ঘণ্টা”, meaning 24 hours of Bangladesh.

ATN News
Logo of ATN News Bangladesh
ATN News Logo
CountryBangladesh
Broadcast areaBangladesh
HeadquartersHassan Plaza
53, Karwanbazar C/A
Dhaka - 1215
Bangladesh
Programming
Language(s)Bengali, English
Picture format16:9 SDTV
Ownership
OwnerMultimedia Production Company
Key peopleDr. Mahfuzur Rahman (chairman and managing director)
Sister channelsATN Bangla
History
Launched7 June 2010 (2010-06-07)
Links
WebsiteATN News
Availability
Streaming media
Sling TV[Satellite Television]
Headquarters of ATN News, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka.

The Channel grew up with a band of devoted, enthusiastic journalists, cameraman & Technician of the Country who have already achieved fame at both domestic and international levels. ATN News continues its activities with a view to present authentic and politically unbiased news to the audience in nook and corners of Bangladesh and also other parts of the World.

History

ATN News broadcast its first test transmission on 1 May 2010, and officially went on air on 7 June 2010.[1] World class television journalist and media personality Mishuk Munier joined ATN News as CEO and chief editor in November 2010. He worked with the TV station until his death on 13 August 2011.[2] Noted Bangladeshi journalist Abed Khan took over the role of CEO and chief editor in 2011;[3] he remained in that post until his resignation on 20 April 2013.[4] Currently, Dr. Mahfuzur Rahman is the Chairman & Managing Director of ATN News, while Mosharrof Hossain serves as Executive Director of ATN News.

Programming
  • Amader Kotha (আমাদের কথা),[5] a show reflecting the view, opinion and reaction of general people on a particular topic. Amader Kotha runs for around 5–10 minutes.
  • Box Office,[5] a weekly entertainment show encompassing new and upcoming releases, gossip, top music charts and other entertainment stories. The 20-minute-long show also discusses world music and other sources of entertainment.
  • Ei Banglai (এই বাংলায়),[5] a 20-minute video journal that examines life throughout the country. Hosted by Munni Saha.
  • Ekdin Protidin (একদিন প্রতিদিন),[5] an interview show covering the daily life of a personality. Ekdin Protidin runs for around 20 minutes.
  • News Hour Xtra,[5] a talk show on the most-discussed issue of the day. News Hour Xtra runs for around 60 minutes.
  • Sports Insight,[5] a daily sports bulletin. Sports Insight runs for roughly 20 minutes.
  • Young Nite,[5] a program reflecting the views, opinions and lifestyles of the young generation. Young Nite runs for 40 minutes.

See also

References
  1. "ATN News goes on air today". The Daily Star. 7 June 2010. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  2. "Tareque Masud, Mishuk Munier killed in road crash". The Daily Star. 13 August 2011. Archived from the original on 24 October 2012. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  3. "Ethical journalism to prevail". The Daily Star. 24 November 2012. Retrieved 6 December 2012.
  4. "Abed Khan Resigns From ATN News", Taza Khobor, 21 April 2013, archived from the original on 19 August 2014, retrieved 28 April 2013
  5. "Program List". ATN News TV. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
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