Gaan Bangla

Gaan Bangla (GB)[1] the first full HD music channel of Bangladesh launched on 16 December 2013. Gaan Bangla Television has set unprecedented standards of entertainment, elevating media production and broadcasting to new heights. The channel has prepared Bangladesh to stand out on international platform and has jettisoned the quality of music video production to the top of the mountain and inspired artists to step up their game. This in turn has created a wave that has turned the tides of the industry. In addition, everything broadcast on Gaan Bangla Television is personally filtered by the GB team in order to deliver the maximum output possible that upholds a magnificent level of quality. Equipped with modern graphics and design techniques, the principal mission is to showcase talents from across the nation worldwide. .[2] The Channel is the exclusive on-air platform of the renowned musical fusion show ‘Wind of Change’. Gaan Bangla is a front runner in promoting Bengali culture in over 100 countries including UK, US, and Canada, some parts of Europe, Middle East and beyond.[3]

Gaan Bangla
CountryBangladesh
Broadcast areaBangladesh
HeadquartersDhaka, Bangladesh
Programming
Picture formatMPEG-4 16:9 SDTV HDTV
Ownership
OwnerKaushik Hossain Taposh & Farzana Munny
History
LaunchedDecember 16, 2013 (2013-12-16)
Links
Websitewww.gaanbangla.tv
Availability
Satellite
Bangabandhu-1
(Bangladesh)		4600 H 30000
Akash DTH
(Bangladesh)		Channel 136 (HD)


YouTube information
Channel
Years active2014 – present
Genre
Subscribers1.97 million
(January 2021)
Total views346 million
(January 2021)
100,000 subscribers 2017
1,000,000 subscribers 2019
Updated: January 2021
The Managing Director and Chairperson of Gaan Bangla Television

Wind of Change
Main article: Wind of Change (Bangladesh)

Wind of Change (Bangladesh) is an international manifesto of cultural exchange, originating from Bangladesh. Since its inception in 2016, it is currently one of the most diverse musical fusion platform in the World! The platform brings talented musicians from across the globe collectively on one stage to create musical masterpieces. This noble concept symbolizes that the world is one through the sync of soul and achieving universal peace is not just a cliche. The main objective of ‘Wind of Change’ is to have a positive impact on the world by making music for goodwill and unity. The “Change” is meant not just for music itself but the people and by extension the various cultures it affects. The creators of ‘Wind of Change’, Kaushik Hossain Taposh & Farzana Munny have been working relentlessly towards fulfilling the integral goal of the project, which is #MusicForPeace.

History

In December 2013, Gaan Bangla launched with its prime focus on redefining the standards of music video production. As the first HD Music Channel who could only air high definition content, artists and video creators alike were inspired to start creating HD content to be recognized through the only dedicated music channel of Bangladesh.

By the end of 2014 Gaan Bangla established itself as the benchmark of musical presentations through various renowned artists enlisting and submitting their content on the channel. In the meantime, to help boost the struggling talented musicians, Gaan Bangla started investing in music content for artists in collaboration with its sister concern - TM Production of OMZ Group. This redefined Gaan Bangla as not just a dedicated music channel but a platform that was establishing itself to stand as the backbone of the Bangladeshi Music Industry. By the time the channel celebrated its first birthday, celebrities, artists, social figures from all sectors were on board with full support to help push the Gaan Bangla movement forward.

Through 2015, Gaan Bangla continued to enhance and expand its reach not just in Bangladesh but around the world through various digital platforms and started becoming a household name in the global Bengali community. The Channel also started to focus on hunting for talented musicians around the country and bringing them to the forefront. As time went by, Gaan Bangla was not just showcasing stars of the music & film industry; it was creating them.

2016 was a pivotal year for Gaan Bangla. In July 2016, Gaan Bangla aired its first original musical show. Eloquently titled ‘ Wind of Change’ the musical fusion platform revolutionized television music shows forever. Created & conducted directly by the Chairperson & Managing Director of Gaan Bangla, Wind of Change took the nation by storm as the show made its maiden voyage with the legends of legends like Ayub Bachchu, Miles (band) and many more on board, presenting new renditions of classic smash hit numbers in collaboration with international instrumentalists. At the same time, staying true to its nature, Gaan Bangla shed light on the unsung talents and the country was introduced to 'Behaya Mon' by Chisty Baul. This was the beginning of a worldwide movement of spreading the energy & message of peace, love & unity through music under the tagline 'Music For Peace'.

2017-2020 ( Wind of Change Expansion ) saw Gaan Bangla expanding its network internationally through bridging various links to ensure it is available to the Bengali communities around the world. At the same time, through the launch of Six Wind of Change Seasons, Gaan Bangla has dived deeper into the international ocean of musicians, finding maestros across the globe and connecting them to Bangladesh and its music.

Kaushik Hossain Taposh

The creator, Managing Director & CEO of Gaan Bangla Television, Kaushik Hossain Taposh is regarded as a child prodigy of music. Recognized as one of the youngest entrepreneurs of the country and the back bone of ‘Wind of Change’, Taposh is a front runner of innovation and progress. Diversifying all aspects of entertainment under one umbrella so that every artist involved, can move forward with swiftness when trailing their creative process. Taposh on Facebook T A P O S H on Instagram

Farzana Munny

Farzana Munny[4] is the Chairperson of Gaan Bangla Television & One More Zero Group. She is an iconic presence in the fashion world of Bangladesh. She was the first to introduce variations of style the women of the country have never experienced before. With multiple accolades achieved as an aesthetician from USA and India, she has the brains and the heart it takes to deliver profound visualizations of elegance and glamour. Munny is the founder of Que Bella, now a well established beauty salon that emphasizes on versatile enhancement of beauty for women.

One More Zero Group

The Umbrella Platform of Gaan Bangla Television, One More Zero Communications Ltd, TM Records & TM Productions publicly renowned as OMZ - the acclaimed group is the principal banner under which all the mentioned companies operate. Led jointly by Kaushik Hossain Taposh & Farzana Munny (TM) OMZ group is the 360 degree solution to everything media and entertainment in Bangladesh.

One More Zero Communications Ltd.

One More Zero Communications Ltd. is the largest event management company with the highest revenue stream in Bangladesh. A pioneer in the sector, OMZ is a constantly evolving entity pushing the boundaries of innovation. A source of non stop inspiration for the nation through ground breaking production and presentation - One More Zero Communications is the fruition of believing 'The Impossible is Possible’ !

TM Records

TM Records is a Premium Independent Record Label based in Dhaka Bangladesh. Under the direction of founders Kaushik Hossain Taposh & Farzana Munny, TM Records is in the preliminary stages of a nationally anticipated mega launch. The label will feature authentic music ranging across all genres of music.

Gaan Bangla's channel on YouTube

Gaan Bangla on Facebook

Gaan Bangla on Instagram

Event broadcast partnerships

Gaan Bangla Television as the first and only dedicated Full HD Music Television in collaboration with One More Zero Communications Ltd. has partnered and collaborated with various musical and prestigious events. Below are some of the Concerts/Events that sit proudly in the realm of Gaan Bangla Television & OMZ Group.

  • South Asian Rockfest 2014
  • Showcasing Bangladesh 2016
  • Lal Shobuj Er Moha Utshob December 1–16, 2016
  • 4th Roll Ball World Cup - 2017
  • Victory Day Celebration - 2017
  • LDC Graduation Day Celebration - 2018
  • Bangabandhu Satellite Launching Celebration - 2018
  • Shekorer Shondhaney Mega Concert @ Dhaka - 2018
  • Shekorer Shondhaney Mega Concert @ Chittagong - 2018
  • Shekorer Shondhaney Mega Concert @ Rajshahi - 2018
  • Shekorer Shondhaney Mega Concert @ Barisal - 2018
  • Shekorer Shondhaney Mega Concert @ Sylhet - 2018
  • Shekorer Shondhaney Mega Concert @ Khulna - 2018
  • Shekorer Shondhaney Mega Concert @ Rangpur - 2018
  • Shekorer Shondhaney Mega Concert @ Mymenshing - 2018
  • Fuad Live in Dhaka - 2019
  • Miles 40th Anniversary Concert - 2019
  • Rock Fest - 2019
  • DMP 45th Raising Day Police Anniversary - 2019
  • MUSIC FOR PEACE - 2019
  • Bharata Bangladesh Film Awards - 2019
  • Economic Relations Division Event Hatirjheel - 2020

References
  1. Biswas, Sailendra (2000). "Samsad Bengali-English dictionary. 3rd ed". Calcutta: Sahitya Samsad. p. 969.
  2. "GAAN BANGLA". The Daily Star. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  3. "JagooBD- Gaan Bangla". Retrieved 21 November 2014.
  4. Amin, Amira (24 February 2018). "Femme Fabulous Farzana Munny". The Daily Star. Bangladesh. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
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