UAE NTV
Programme held on July 09

Dubai witnessed a dazzling evening on July 09, 2011 marking the 8th anniversary of NTV. Brief discussion, reception and cultural programs marked the occasion. Among others, participation of Close-Up One stars enthralled hundreds of audience in the heart of UAE and made the evening a memorable one. Our Dubai Correspondent Shibley Al Sadik informs you the remnants of the evening.

It was a gathering of expatriate Bangladeshis in Dubai to celebrate 8th founding anniversary of NTV. The programme started with recitation of national anthem and hoisting of national flag. President of NTV UAE Audience Forum Mahatabur  Rahman presided over the programme although the real surprise was the august presence of NTV Chairman and its Managing Director, which was for the first time in any NTV anniversary event on foreign soil.

At the outset, expatriate Bangladeshis were awarded for their outstanding achievements in their respective areas. In his speech, NTV Chairman Alhaj Md. Mosaddek Ali said, NTV is your channel and credit goes to you for taking NTV at the summit of popularity.

NTV Managing Director Enayetur Rahman said, Our sincere efforts will continue to take NTV to the highest of standard in and outside the Middle East in future.

NTV Director Lutfor Rahman Badal and Consul General of Bangladesh Embassy in Dubai Md. Abu Jafar Chowdhury graced the programme as Special Guests. They said that NTV would continue to move forward with all its uniqueness and relentless development efforts.

Later, Close-Up and film stars from Bangladesh and expatriate artistes produced a sizzling and colorful performance to enthrall all audience and make Dubai evening a memorable one. Hundreds of expatriate Bangladeshis enjoyed scintillating show.

 

Dammam NTV
Programme held on July 15

After cultural evenings in Riyadh and Dubai marking eighth anniversary of NTV, a colourful programme was arranged in Dammam of Saudi Arabia on July 15, 2011. NTV Viewers Forum organised the event, where a number of organizations felicitated NTV Chairman on the channels successful step into the ninth year. Our Saudi Arab Correspondent Faruk Ahmed Chan reports:

The programme kicked off when Chief Guest of the evening NTV Chairman Alhaj Md. Mosaddek Ali sliced through the anniversary cake. After cake-cutting, representatives of different organizations congratulated NTV Chairman on the auspicious moment with flowers. The chairman was also given a souvenir gift by the Dammam Central Viewers' Forum.

Marking the joyous moment, NTV Chairman assured the viewers of producing future NTV programmes keeping the interests of non-resident Bangladeshis in mind.

President of NTV Viewers Forum Dammam central province and distinguished business personality MA Kashem Khan presided over the programme, where Professor AKM Rafiqul Islam, veteran politician Kamal Ahmed Chowdhury, Dr. Gaziur Rahman and Rafiqul Islam Sumon were present as special guests. Anchored by Talukder Saimon, the event was addressed, among others, by Sheikh Abdul Mannan, Jasim Uddin, Sohel Ahmed, Shafi Uddin, M Kamal and local leaders of the Forum.

Leaders of NTV Viewers Forum from different cities of Dammam including Al Hasa, Kartik, Khobar and Jubail joined the programme. Attended the programme, among others, were NTV Chairmans entourage and the Daily Arab News Representative Iqbal Hossain and the Saudi Arab Correspondents of NTV.

 

Riyadh NTV
Programme held on July 14

To celebrate the beginning of NTVs 9th year of glorious journey, a lively and extravagant cultural programme was organized on July 14, 2011 in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. Thousands of Bangladeshis living on foreign soil took part in that gala evening of cultural events and lively discussions. Our Saudi Arab correspondent Faruk Ahmed Chan reports:

The vivid Riyadh cultural show was arranged in celebration of NTVs eighth anniversary and the launching of the channel’s ninth year in operation. The programme was opened with the cake-cutting moments of joy. Representatives of different political, social and cultural organizations congratulated NTV Chairman with souvenir items and flowers.

Chief Guest of the programme, NTV Chairman Alhaj Md. Mosaddek Ali was also felicitated by expatriates, specially on behalf of Bangladeshis from the districts of Chandpur and Comilla.

Then came NTV Saudi Arab Correspondent Faruk Ahmed Chan and NTV Expatriate Cultural Forum leader Rima Rubaiyat Chowdhury to congratulate the NTV Chairman.

Members of the Cultural Forum produced some glittering performances to provide amusement for the audience through dancing, singing and fashion-show. Songs by Ilma, Bipasha and Jahangir among others enthralled the audience. Programme Producer Kakon Bokul directed the event.

AKM Rafiqul Islam, Kazi Selim Reza, Jamal Ahmed Chowdhury, Shahidullah Bhuiyan, Jeddah NTV Viewers Forum President Abdur Rahman, Madina NTV Viewers Forum President Faruk Ahmed Momtaz and other leaders of NTV Viewers' Forum from different provinces of Saudi Arabia attended the event.

The programme was organized under the banners of NTV Cultural Forum and NTV Viewers Forum. Addressing the gala evening, NTV Chairman Alhaj Mosaddek Ali said, NTV broadcasts program considering the interests of its viewers. Hence, NTV is only accountable to the country and the nation – not to any party or to any vested group, he said.