State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak believes that the new OTT is a product of Digital Bangladesh. He said, we must not forget, future entertainment will be completely dependent on internet technology. Connected and automated platforms will be one of the entertainment vehicles that will take the entertainment industry to new heights.
The state minister expressed his opinion while speaking as the Chief Guest at the inauguration of the OTT platform “Deepto Play” of Kazi Media Limited’s company Deepto TV at its own building in Tejgaon on Monday.
He said, 13 years ago, if the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina would not have given Digital Bangladesh and if Joy Bhai had not implemented it through visionary leadership, then we would not have had the opportunity of internet based OTT platform in Bangladesh today.
And pointing out that this type of initiative is the signature of the country’s self-reliance; Palak also said that it will save the huge amount of money that is going out of the country through Facebook and Netflix. The minister opined the youth can also be protected from bad culture through this. Kazi Media’s “Deepto Play” will be able to position itself as an OTT by creating content suitable for audiences of all ages, he hoped.
Those who spoke on the event were Kamal Qadir, founder of bKash, Deepto Television Managing Director Kazi Zahidul Hasan, Chief Executive Officer Fuad Ahmed Chowdhury, Director Kazi Zahin Hasan, Chief Executive Officer Fuad Chowdhury and Mr. Mazhar Chowdhury, Chief Executive Officer Mediacom Limited), Asiatic Mindshare Ajay Kumar Kundu.
Note that DeeptoPlay can be viewed on mobile phones or smart TVs by downloading the DeeptoPlay app from Google Play. Also it is possible to join Deepto Play by visiting www.deeptoplay.com. Visitors of all age groups in the country and abroad can easily connect with Deepto Play. You can enjoy local entertainment.
It may also be noted that, Deepto TV’s long series of dramas and dubbing serials can be watched anytime on this platform and anywhere you want. Various types of TV shows including animation films, documentaries are aired on the Deepto TV. Starting with about 1000+ content, Deep Play will run out of viewer time, but not run out of content; New content will be added here daily. Viewers will get a chance to enjoy the programs before aired on TV through monthly and yearly subscription.
