Praising the idea of launching the Akash Go companion app, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad A. Arafat has said this will certainly contribute to the entertainment need of Bangladeshi people.

"Thank you for partnering with this local initiative with Akash. This partnership can see the exchange of ideas and technologies," he said.

The State Minister was speaking at a function where Akash Digital TV, Bangladesh’s DTH Pay TV operator, owned by Beximco Communications Limited, announced the launch of a new DTH HD platform together with a pioneering Akash Go Companion App along with My Akash Self Care App.

The organisers of the event said this will shape the future for world-class media and entertainment and transform the TV viewing and user experiences and access to premium content in Bangladesh.

Youth and Sports Minister Nazmul Hassan Papon, Chairman & Managing Director of Beximco Communications Ltd. Shayan F. Rahman and its Chief Executive Officer Dr. Tariq Alam attended the event.

These groundbreaking next generation platform innovations and exclusive introduction of hotstar specials content to Bangladesh were ceremonially launched at a city hotel on Monday, said a media release on Tuesday.

Akash Go companion provides the maximum in terms of flexibility and convenience, reflecting the rapidly changing landscape of consumer preferences. Akash Go is available only for DTH users and included within the existing Standard Pack subscription fee at no additional cost, thereby enriching and maximizing the value to the customers.

Leading broadcasters and content providers from home and abroad, business leaders, officials from relevant autonomous bodies of the government, top corporate house CEOs, and investors attended the event.

Chairman & Managing Director of Beximco Communications Ltd. Shayan F Rahman said that they are active citizens of the digital world – thanks to Smart Bangladesh Vision and Policy lead by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the ICT Advisor Sajeeb Wazed.