Star News Begins Official Broadcasting as the Country’s Tenth News-Based Television Channel

Star News has officially begun broadcasting as the country’s tenth news-based television channel. The formal inauguration was held today, Tuesday, at 7:00 PM through a cake-cutting ceremony at the Nabil Group of Industries (NGI) building located in the capital’s Tejgaon Industrial Area.

The channel has entered full-scale broadcasting with the aim of setting a new standard in television journalism by delivering objective, accurate, and timely news. Present at the inauguration ceremony were Md. Jahan Box Mondal, Chairman of Nabil Group; Israt Jahan, Vice Chairman; Md. Aminul Islam, Managing Director; and the Managing Director’s mother.

Also attending as guests were Hossain Khaled, Chairman of City Bank; Mohammad Ali, Managing Director of Pubali Bank; Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of Islami Bank; and Kamal Uddin Jasim, Assistant Managing Director.

At the event, Mokhchhedul Kamal, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Star News, stated that the channel is equipped with a state-of-the-art “Full Studio Automation” system developed by Aveco, one of the world’s leading broadcast technology companies. Through this advanced technology, Star News is set to become the first news organization in Bangladesh and Asia to operate under a fully automated broadcasting system.

The role of Head of News is being carried out by senior journalist Waliur Rahman Miraj. He stated that through the practice of truthful and responsible journalism, Star News will earn the trust of viewers and establish itself as a reliable media outlet committed to democracy, transparency, and the public interest.

Alongside regular news bulletins, the news-based television channel will feature analytical programs on contemporary issues, talk shows, special reports, and investigative journalism.

Star News Television is owned by Nabil Group of Industries.