Bangladesh Television (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ টেলিভিশন), also known by the acronym BTV, is the state-owned Television network in Bangladesh. It started broadcasting as Pakistan Television in what was then East Pakistan on 25 December 1964. It was renamed Bangladesh Television after the independence in 1971. Broadcasts in full colour started in 1980. About 97% people of Bangladesh are enjoying BTV programs from the network's 17 relay stations. Details in short: Launched: December 25, 1964 Owned by: Government of Bangladesh Country: Bangladesh Language: Bangla Broadcast area: Asia, Middle East, Africa Headquarters: Rampura, Dhaka Sister channel(s): BTV World Website: www.btv.gov.bd