Akash DTH, country's legal broadcaster of STAR

AKASH DTH, country's legal broadcaster of popular channels of STAR recently obtained government approval to downlink and broadcast the STAR channels in Bangladesh. Currently, it is distributing Star Plus, Star Gold, Star Jalsha, Jalsha Movies, National Geography, Star Bharat, and Star Sports. It is necessary to avail the permission or No Objection Certificate from the Information Ministry (MOI) to broadcast any foreign channels in Bangladesh. Some illegal channels are being distributed without having any approval from any MOI. — Statement