Around 45 privately owned television channels were permitted by the Government of Bangladesh as of 2019, of which thirty four are currently on air. Five television channels, namely CSB News, Channel 1, Diganta Television, Islamic TV, and Channel 16, have been taken off air.
In 2019, the Government of Bangladesh granted permission for around 45 privately owned television channels to operate, with thirty-four currently broadcasting.  Five channels, including CSB News, Channel 1, Diganta Television, Islamic TV, and Channel 16, have been taken off air.