# Zee Bangla

Zee Bangla is an Indian Bengali-language general entertainment pay television channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises.

## History

The channel was launched on 15 September 1999 as Alpha TV Bangla, along with Alpha TV Marathi, Alpha TV Telugu and Alpha TV Punjabi. It was the first Bengali-language satellite television channel in India.
On 19 June 2011, all Zee channels rebranded with a new logo which was like number two instead of alphabet Z.
In 2019, Samrat Ghosh became the head of the channel. The channel's new graphics was revealed during Sa Re Ga Ma Pa on 7 October 2018. In February 2020, it was one of the largest Bengali-language television channels in India by viewership.
On 30 September 2021, Bangladesh imposed a blackout on foreign television channels, including Zee Bangla, that broadcast commercials. Two weeks later, Zee Bangla resumed broadcasting in Bangladesh, albeit without the commercials.

## Current programming
### Drama series

| Title | Premiere date |
| Puber Moyna | 24 June 2024 |
| Amar Sangee | 12 August 2024 |
| Anandi | 23 September 2024 |
| Tui Amar Hero | 10 March 2025 |
| Chirodini Tumi Je Amar | 10 March 2025 |
| Jagaddhatri | 29 August 2022 |
| Phulki | 12 June 2023 |
| Parineeta | 11 November 2024 |
| Kon Gopone Mon Bheseche | 18 December 2023 |
| Mittir Bari | 25 November 2024 |
| Duggamoni O Baghmama | 3 March 2025 |
| Mithijhora | 27 November 2023 |

### Reality shows

| Title | Premiere date |
| Didi No. 1 Season 9 | 14 February 2022 |
| Rannaghor | 30 September 2024 |
| Dance Bangla Dance | 8 March 2025 |

## Former programming
### Anthology series

* Lockdown Diary

### Drama series

* Aamar Durga
* Agnipariksha
* Alo Chhaya
* Alor Kole
* Amader Ei Poth Jodi Na Sesh Hoy
* Amloki
* Andarmahal
* Aparajita Apu
* Ashtomi
* Bagh Bondi Khela
* Bhanumotir Khel
* Bhootu
* Bibi Chowdhurani
* Bikele Bhorer Phool
* Bodhisattwor Bodhbuddhi
* Bokul Kotha
* Boyei Gelo
* Chaddobeshi
* Chokher Bali
* Diamond Didi Jindabad
* Dweep Jwele Jai
* Ei Chheleta Bhelbheleta
* Ek Akasher Niche
* Ekdin Pratidin
* Esho Maa Lokkhi
* Gouri Elo
* Goyenda Ginni
* Hriday Haran B.A. Pass
* Icche Putul
* Jamai Raja
* Jamuna Dhaki
* Jarowar Jhumko
* Jibon Saathi
* Jogomaya
* Joy Baba Loknath
* Joyee
* Kache Aye Shoi
* Kadambini
* Kajol Nodir Jole
* Kanakanjali
* Karunamoyee Rani Rashmoni
* Kar Kachhe Koi Moner Kotha
* Ke Prothom Kachhe Esechi
* Khelna Bari
* Khirer Putul
* Ki Kore Bolbo Tomay
* Kojagori
* Konya
* Kori Khela
* Krishnakoli
* Laalkuthi
* Lokkhi Kakima Superstar
* Malabodol
* Mili
* Mithai
* Mukut
* Neel Seemana
* Netaji
* Neem Phooler Madhu
* Nokshi Kantha
* Paanch Dine Gappo
* Pandab Goenda
* Phoolmoni
* Phirki
* Pilu
* Pratibimba
* Premer Phande
* Raadha
* Raage Anuraage
* Raashi
* Rajjotok
* Ranga Bou
* Rangiye Diye Jao
* Ranu Pelo Lottery
* Rimli
* Saat Bhai Champa
* Saat Paake Bandha
* Sarbojaya
* Seemarekha
* Soudaminir Sansar
* Stree
* Subarnalata
* Tobu Mone Rekho
* Tomar Khola Hawa
* Trinayani
* Tumi Robe Nirobe
* Uma
* Uron Tubri

### Animated series

* Bantul The Great
* Tenida

### Reality shows

* Apur Sangsar
* Dadagiri Unlimited
* Dance Bangla Dance
* Ghore Ghore Zee Bangla
* Mirakkel
* Randhane Bandhan
* Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla
* Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla 2022

## Sister channel
### Zee Bangla Cinema

Zee Bangla Cinema is an Indian Bengali-Language Movie channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. It was launched on 23 September 2012. It is a sister channel of Bengali-language network Zee Bangla.