Quick answer
To watch Bangladeshi TV in the USA, you can use Sling TV's Bangla pack, the official YouTube channels where most Bangladeshi channels post news and natok, or an IPTV plan like TarakTV that carries live Bangladeshi entertainment, news and sports channels in one app. YouTube is free but mostly on-demand. TarakTV is one plan from $15 a month with a free 24-hour trial, and it also includes West Bengal, Indian and international channels.
- About 300,000 people in the US identified as Bangladeshi in 2023 (US Census Bureau estimate, via Pew Research Center).
- The New York area has the largest Bangladeshi American community, about 110,000 people, followed by Detroit and Washington, D.C.
- Bangladesh is 11 hours ahead of US Eastern time in winter and 10 hours ahead in summer.
- The 2025-26 Bangladesh Premier League ran from December 26 to January 23.
- TarakTV plans: $15 a month, $130 a year, $220 for 3 years, $300 for 5 years.
The Bangladeshi community in the US
Pew Research Center reports that about 300,000 people in the US identified as Bangladeshi in 2023. The community is concentrated in the New York area, with about 110,000 people of Bangladeshi origin alone, especially in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx. Detroit and Hamtramck in Michigan, about 18,000, and the Washington, D.C. area, about 15,000, are the next largest. Paterson in New Jersey, Atlanta and Los Angeles also have active communities.
Families want live news from Dhaka, natok (Bangla TV dramas), talk shows and cricket. Eid and Pohela Boishakh programming is a highlight of the year.
Bangladeshi channels people look for
Bangladesh has many private satellite channels, and most mix news, natok and entertainment. Channel i, NTV, ATN Bangla, RTV, Ekushey TV and Deepto TV are popular for entertainment and natok. For news, Somoy TV, Jamuna TV, Independent TV, Channel 24, DBC News and ATN News are the usual requests. BTV is the state broadcaster, and T Sports and Gazi TV carry sport, including cricket.
- Entertainment and natok: Channel i, NTV, ATN Bangla, RTV, Ekushey TV, Deepto TV, Maasranga TV
- News: Somoy TV, Jamuna TV, Independent TV, Channel 24, DBC News, ATN News
- State and sport: BTV, T Sports, Gazi TV
Official options in the US
Sling TV lists a Bangla pack in its Desi TV range. Most Bangladeshi channels also run official YouTube channels where they post natok, news bulletins and talk shows, and several news channels stream live there. That is free and legal, but it is spread across many separate channels and is harder to use on a TV for older family members.
Many Bangladeshi Americans also watch West Bengal channels such as Star Jalsha and Zee Bangla. Our regional Indian TV guide covers those.
Cricket: BPL and Bangladesh internationals
The Bangladesh Premier League usually runs in December and January. The 2025-26 season ran from December 26 to January 23, with most games starting at 1pm or 6pm in Dhaka, according to Wisden. Bangladesh is 11 hours ahead of Eastern time in winter, so those games start at 2am and 7am Eastern. Dates for the next season had not been confirmed when we checked.
For ICC events and many bilateral series, Willow is the official broadcaster in the US. See our cricket guide for more on times and channels.
Bangladeshi channels with TarakTV
TarakTV is an IPTV subscription that brings live Bangladeshi news, natok and sports channels into one app, together with West Bengal, Indian, Pakistani and international channels. It is simpler for parents than switching between YouTube channels, and the TV guide shows what is on. Line-ups can change, so check your channels in the free 24-hour trial.
Plans are $15 for one month, $130 for one year, $220 for three years and $300 for five years. TarakTV runs on Amazon Fire TV Stick, Android smart TVs, Android TV boxes, phones and the Cast4K player app, and we sell ready-to-use TVIP and Yoka TV boxes shipped in the US and Canada. Plan on about 15 Mbps per screen for HD and 25 Mbps for 4K.
Time-zone tips
Bangladesh Standard Time is 11 hours ahead of US Eastern time from November to March and 10 hours ahead when the US is on daylight time. The 8pm news in Dhaka is 9am Eastern and 6am Pacific in winter. Prime-time natok in Bangladesh airs during the US morning, so most families watch the latest episodes later using the TV guide and catch-up, where the channel offers it.
Bangladesh is also 30 minutes ahead of India, so if you watch both Bangladeshi and West Bengal channels, their schedules are half an hour apart.
Choosing the right setup and common fixes
If you only follow a few natok or talk shows, the channels' official YouTube pages may be enough. If you want live news from Dhaka on the main TV every morning, plus cricket and Eid programming, a live TV plan is easier for the whole family.
If a channel freezes or buffers, start with the simple fixes: restart the Fire TV Stick or box, check that nothing else in the house is downloading, and move the router closer or use an Ethernet cable. Running a speed test on the TV itself, not your phone, gives the most accurate picture.
If only one channel has a problem while others play fine, it is usually on the channel side rather than your internet. Message TarakTV on WhatsApp with the channel name and the time, and we will check it.
Channels people look for
Line-ups change; ask for the current list or check during your free trial.
| Channel | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Channel i | Bangla entertainment | |
| NTV | Bangla entertainment | |
| ATN Bangla | Bangla entertainment | |
| RTV | Bangla entertainment | |
| Ekushey TV | Bangla entertainment | |
| Somoy TV | Bangla news | |
| Jamuna TV | Bangla news | |
| Independent TV | Bangla news | |
| Channel 24 | Bangla news | |
| BTV | State broadcaster | |
| T Sports | Sports |
Frequently asked questions
How can I watch Bangladeshi channels in the USA?
Sling TV lists a Bangla pack, and most Bangladeshi channels post news and natok on official YouTube channels. TarakTV puts live Bangladeshi channels in one app from $15 a month, with a free 24-hour trial.
Can I watch Somoy TV or Jamuna TV live in New York?
Yes. These news channels are among the Bangladeshi channels commonly included with TarakTV, and some also stream live on their official YouTube pages.
What time is it in Bangladesh compared with New York?
Bangladesh is 11 hours ahead of New York in winter and 10 hours ahead in summer. 8pm in Dhaka is 9am in New York in winter.
How can I watch BPL cricket in the US?
The BPL usually runs in December and January, with most games at 1pm or 6pm Dhaka time, which is 2am or 7am Eastern in winter. Check our cricket guide for current broadcasters.
Do I also get West Bengal channels like Star Jalsha?
TarakTV commonly includes West Bengal Bangla channels such as Star Jalsha and Zee Bangla alongside Bangladeshi channels. Check during the trial.
What do I need to set it up?
A Fire TV Stick, Android smart TV or a TarakTV-supplied TVIP or Yoka TV box, plus about 15 Mbps of internet per screen for HD.
Sources
TarakTV is an independent reseller and is not affiliated with the channels, leagues or broadcasters named on this page. Names are used only to describe what viewers look for. Check the rules where you live.