বাংলাদেশ বেতার

1. Maintenance section is the heart of the Engineering wing. It is divided mainly into two sections, namely, operation and procurement. The operation section collect data regarding present condition of broadcasting equipment, transmitter, measuring equipment, sub-station/electrical equipments, building, budget, civil works etc. and give direction to stations. The procurement section collect indent, requisition from the stations and purchase equipment, spare parts from the national and international market. They also take some steps to repair and replace existing equipment. This unit maintains the central store and supply spare and raw-materials as per requirement of the stations.

2. Planning The main task of this section is to plan a new radio station, project or a new establishment and prepare project concept paper (PCP) or Project Profile (PP) suiting the interest of common people and the Government. They take necessary actions to submit the PCP or PP to the Government for approval. After approval of the project, they send it to the Technical Service section of Bangladesh Betar to take necessary actions regarding implementation of the project.

3. On going project

a. BMRE Project of Different Stations of Bangladesh Betar.
Under this project different station’s ( Broadcasting house and transmitter) audio equipments and existing Radio link will be replaced by modern digital system.
Replacement of 2(two) 100KW MW transmitters located in Nowapara, Jessore and Kahalu, Bogra. (completed)
Setup of 1(one) 10KW FM transmitter in Dhaka. (completed)
Set up of 6(six) FM transmitters of power 5KW each for different regional stations.
Set up of 6 (six) digital STL for the purpose of linking studio to transmitter for different regional stations. (completed)
Provide portable, profession CD recorders for different broadcasting houses. (completed)
Set-up server with LAN accessories and radio automation softwares.(completed)
Set up professional audio work stations with digital mixer. (completed)
Integration of digital audio console, computerized audio editing, storing and processing software. (completed)
Project Cost : Tk. 237.3 million

Project Completed .
b. Introduction of Country Wide FM Broadcast Network in Bangladesh Betar (1st Phase)
Objectives of the project:

To establish countrywide FM Broadcasting Network throughout the whole country for high quality and noise free reception on cheap radio receivers satisfying the listener’s needs. In order to transmit attractive and harmonious program to the remote corner of Bangladesh

In order to motivate and inspire mass people to take part in present day nation building activities, such as Poverty alleviation/ Poverty reduction, Population Control, Farm Broadcast, adult Education, Promotion of Cultural Heritage and other development activities.

With the advancement of modern technology, FM becomes increasingly popular because of high quality, less cost and easy in handing.

Using modern digital studio equipment and proposed FM network. Bangladesh Betar will be able to radiate noise interference free, clear high fidelity, CD quality program, thereby satisfying the audience needs.

Location : Dhaka, Chittagong, Comilla, Cox’s Bazar, Khulna, Jessore, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Sylhet and Barishal .

Project Cost (in lakh) : GOB TK. 2356.25 including foreign expenditure TK 1724.45

Project Completed.

c. Completion of 1000KW MW Equal Power Transmitter as an Alternative of Old 1000KW MW Transmitter at Dhamrai, Dhaka.

Major Criterion of the Project

To strengthen the MW radio broadcasting of Bangladesh Betar, Dhaka by replacing the 36 year-worn out valve type 1000KW Medium Wave(MW) transmitter by a new solid-state 1000KW MW transmitter.

Efficiency of the new transmitter will be much better than the existing one. 95% area of the country will be covered by this high quality transmitter.

The new transmitter has the energy saving provisions which will be helpful to avoid huge electricity consumption.

The new modern solid -state transmitter is compatible to future DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale) broadcast

A generator of 1500KVA is included to meet power failures.

Project Cost : Tk.441.7 million (Revised)

Expected date of completion : The Project has already been completed. d. Replacement of 1(one) 250KW Short wave (SW) transmitter located in Kabirpur, Dhaka.

● It broadcasts centrally produced most important and vital radio programme in 6 languages. It plays an important role for Bangladeshis in abroad.