Bongo BD facts for kids
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Bongo BD |
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| Industry | Digital media, video technology, YouTube services and content production |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Ahad Mohammad, Navidul Huq and Fayaz Taher |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Bongo is a super popular online video service in Bangladesh. It started in 2013 and was the first and biggest of its kind! Bongo began by showing classic videos on its YouTube channel in 2014. Since then, it has become a top spot for entertainment in Bangladesh. You can find all sorts of videos there, whenever you want to watch them. Bongo is a major player in the world of online entertainment.
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How Bongo Started and Grew
Bongo BD was created in 2013 by Ahad Mohammad and Navidul Huq. Later, they worked with Grameenphone to launch a service called Bioscope in 2016. By early 2017, Bongo BD had over 25,000 videos! These included old movies, new hits, documentaries, and even live sports. More than 1.5 million people visited Bongo every day across all its platforms.
In August 2017, the Bioscope app came out. It quickly became the number one app in Bangladesh on the Google Play Store. It had 3 million unique users! Bongo BD's amazing work was recognized in October. They won a special award called the BASIS National ICT Award for Media and Entertainment Technology.
At first, Bongo BD made money from subscriptions and ads. But in March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, they did something awesome. They made all their content free for everyone in Bangladesh! This was a huge success. By May 2020, they had over 100 million subscribers and 1 billion views each month. In July, Bongo BD brought back subscription fees. They now offer a mix of free and paid videos.
By June 2023, Bongo BD had grown even more. They had over 6 million active users every month on their website and app. They also have a huge following on social media. Their YouTube channel has 11 million subscribers, and they have 10.3 million followers on Facebook. Over 5 million people have downloaded their app. Bongo's success isn't just in Bangladesh. They have offices in Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, and the Middle East. They manage many YouTube channels and work with influencers in five countries.
Bongo's success comes from its special technology for live TV and on-demand videos. This technology helps other platforms like Grameenphone's Bioscopelive.com. Bongo also has a strong data center and satellite support. This makes sure videos play smoothly for everyone.
Bongo helps over 400 content creators in Bangladesh, Nepal, India, and Sri Lanka. They help these creators manage their social media and earn money from their videos. Bongo also offers legal help. The company is always working on new technology. They want to make sure people with older phones can still watch videos. They also want to use very little internet data. Bongo works with over 1100 internet providers in Bangladesh. They use many servers to make sure videos load fast for mobile users.
Bongo is also exploring new ways to deliver live TV and videos. This helps them handle many viewers at once, especially during big sports events. Bongo also makes videos smaller and uses special ways to compress them. This means you use less internet data when you watch. Bongo is a leading startup in Bangladesh and beyond. They offer lots of exciting video entertainment to a wide audience.
What You Can Watch on Bongo
Bongo's Video Types
- Live TV
- Original Web Series
- Original Drama
- Telefilm / Telefictions
- Non Fiction Shows
- Turkish Drama
- Indian Movie Dubbed
- Chinese Drama
- Kids
- Shorts
Bongo Original Series
| Title | Genre | Number of Seasons | Release Year |
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| Hulusthul | Comedy | 1 | 2023 |
| Hotel Relax | Comedy | 1 | 2023 |
| Open Kitchen | Drama | 1 | 2023 |
| Dom | Thriller | 1 | 2022 |
| Girls Squad | Comedy | 2 | 2021-2022 |
| Bongo BOB | Anthology | 2 | 2021-2022 |
| Musibot Reloaded | Comedy, Drama | 1 | 2022 |
| Beauty Tailors | Drama | 1 | 2022 |
| Doom | Thriller | 1 | 2022 |
| Biye Korte Giye | Comedy | 1 | 2022 |
| BnG | Comedy | 1 | 2022 |
| Mon Kaaba | Drama | 1 | 2022 |
| Dragon Gang | Comedy | 1 | 2022 |
| Paracetamol 500 mg | Comedy | 1 | 2022 |
| 2 Mad Men | Thriller | 1 | 2021 |
| Lockdown | Drama | 1 | 2020 |
| Taka | Comedy | 1 | 2020 |
| Kuhok | Mystery, Crime | 1 | 2019 |
| Biye Korte Chai | Romance, Drama | 1 | 2019 |
| Gangstuber | Thriller, Drama | 1 | 2019 |
| Shondeher Obokash | Drama | 1 | 2019 |
| Plural No. 3rd Person | Comedy | 1 | 2019 |
Dubbed Series
| Title | Genre | Language | Release Year | Ref |
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| Shikari | Thriller, Drama | Turkish | 2023 | |
| Akash Jure Megh | Romance, Drama | Turkish | 2022 | |
| Rehana | Romance, Drama, Family | Turkish | 2022 | |
| Sohosro Ek Rojoni | Romance, Drama, Family | Turkish | 2021 | |
| Put Your Head on My Shoulder (as Ei Mon Tomake Dilam) | Romance | Chinese | 2023 | |
| My Girlfriend is an Alien | Romance, Fantasy | Chinese | 2023 | |
| Goblin | Romance, Drama, Fantasy | Korean | 2016 |
Popular Drama and Telefilm
| Title | Genre | Release Year |
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| Portrait | Mystery, Drama | 2023 |
| Kapurush | Romance | 2023 |
| The Pickup Artist | Romance | 2023 |
| Hawker | Comedy, Romance | 2023 |
| Love Century | Comedy, Romance | 2023 |
| Gulail | Romance | 2023 |
| Neera | Tragedy | 2023 |
| Ora Tin Jon | Comedy | 2022 |
| Yearmate | Romance | 2022 |
| Laaf | Romance | 2022 |
| Ajob Prem | Romance | 2022 |
| Gojodontini | Romance | 2020 |
| Ek Hridoyhina | Romance | 2020 |
| Case 3040 | Thriller | 2020 |
| Ei Shohore | Family | 2019 |
| Miss Shiuly | Family | 2019 |
| Love Box | Romance | 2019 |
| 22 she April | Tragedy | 2019 |
| Fapor | Romance, Comedy | 2019 |
| Amader Shomaj Biggan | Crime | 2019 |
Sports
| Event | Sports | Year |
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| Fight Night Genesis | Boxing | 2022 |
South Indian Movies Dubbed in Bangla
| Title | Original Title | Genre |
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| SinghoPurush | Theri | Action |
| Swapnabaj | Surarai Potru | Biography |
| I-Virus | I-Virus | Science Fiction, Action |
| Stranger | Anniyan | Action |
| Revenge | Yavadu | Action |
| Nyayjuddho | Sarkaru Vaari Paata | Action |
| Naropishach | Ratsasan | Thriller |
| Obhishap | Vanam | Thriller |
| Marsal Superstar | Marsal | Action |
| Netri | Thalaaivi | Biography |
| Genius | Maharshi | Family, Action |
| NGK | NGK | Action |
| V.I.P. 2 | V.I.P. 2 | Action |
| Project Mayajaal | Project Mayavaan | Science Fiction Thriller |
| Kabali | Kabali | Action |
| Bhaskar Mastan | Bhaskar Oru Rascal | Action |
| Bidrohi | Karnan | Action |
| Dosh Abotar | Dasavatharam | Science Fiction Action |
Awards and Special Mentions
Bongo has won many awards for its great work!
- Bongo won the CJFB Performance Award in July 2020. This was for being the Most Popular Streaming Platform.
- Bongo's show 'Ma Vs Bou' was nominated for an American Reality TV Award in 2022. It was in the "international reality" section, alongside big shows like "Big Brother" and "MasterChef."
- Kisloo Golam Haider, who directed 'Laboni' (a Bongo Bob Original), won Best Director. This was at the Meril-Prothom Alo Award in 2021.
- Manoj Pramanik won Best Actor for his role in 'Laboni' at the Meril-Prothom Alo Award in 2021.
- Mehzabien Chowdhury won Best Actress at the WE Summit 2022 for 'Freelancer Nadia'.
- In 2022, Bongo was named one of the Top 10 OTT Platforms in South Asia. This was based on how popular it is, its quality, and its achievements.
Who Bongo Works With
Technology Partners
- Shikho
- GP
- Robi Airtel
- Astha
Content Partners
- Chingari (India)
- Walton
- Chorki
- Bioscope
- Haier
Cool New Ideas from Bongo
- BongoWal: This is a special place for content just for Walton users.
- Shorts: These are mini-videos embedded directly in the app and website.
