Akash Digital TV launches new DTH HD Platform

Staff Correspondent: Akash Digital TV, Bangladesh’s only DTH Pay TV operator, owned by Beximco Communications Limited, launched a new DTH HD platform together with a pioneering Akash Go Companion App along with My Akash Self Care App.

This will shape the future for world class media and entertainment and transform the TV viewing and user experiences and access to premium content in Bangladesh, said a press release. These groundbreaking next generation platform innovations and exclusive introduction of Hotstar Specials content to Bangladesh were ceremonially launched at a hotel in the capital on Monday, the statement said on Tuesday. State Minister Ministry for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad A Arafat, Youth and Sports Minister Nazmul Hassan Papon, Chairman and Managing Director of Beximco Communications Ltd Shayan F Rahman and its Chief Executive Officer Dr Tariq Alam attended the event. Akash Go companion app provides the maximum in terms of flexibility and convenience reflecting the rapidly changing landscape of the consumer preferences. Akash Go is available only for DTH users and included within the existing Standard Pack subscription fee at no additional cost thereby enriching and maximizing the value to the customers.

Leading broadcasters and content providers from home and abroad, business leaders, officials from                 relevant autonomous bodies of the government, top corporate house CEOs and investors attended the event. The new Akash HD Set Top Box will provide an unparalleled HD viewing quality and well as experience with its bi-lingual English and Bangla user interface. A user can now have quick access to their favorite channels within 3 clicks and 3 seconds due to the innovative, intuitive and user-friendly manner the content is now organised, the release said.

The new universal remote provides the ultimate in convenience and simplicity allowing control of the key functions of both TV and Set Top Box. Praising the idea of launching Akash Go companion app, Mohammad A Arafat said, “This will certainly contribute to the entertainment needs of Bangladeshi people.”