Ekushey Television (ETV) (Bengali: একুশে টেলিভিশন) is a private terrestrial channel in Bangladesh. It broadcasts from Kawran Bazar, Dhaka. Ekushey Television is the first private television channel in the history of Bangladesh. Official transmission began on April 14, 2000. Ekushey consistently is the #1 rated channel in Bangladesh; with excellent shows and its own base audience.