Terrestrial channel equipment
Not long ago, a lot of stories appeared in the press regarding use/misuse of BTV facilities and equipment by the now defunct Ekushey TV. One thing was clear to the public from those stories that the BTV had the necessary equipment and facilities to open a second terrestrial channel. Reportedly, problem arose because, among other things, these equipment and facilities were leased out to Ekushey TV for a nominal charge.
Now the obvious question that arises in one's mind is, what is the preservation mechanism for those facilities and equipment? Are those being kept as standby to the only BTV channel? Or could it be that the BTV procured these equipment because it was considering opening of a second terrestrial channel?
If none of the above is correct, then the BTV may seriously consider leasing out those equipment and facilities to the highest bidder. At least, such an action would fetch some revenue to the BTV. After all, these equipment and facilities were procured and developed with public money and as such they cannot be allowed to waste away.
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