Anya Alam and Yaz Dani have been announced as the first ever VJs of MTV Programme Platform Bangladesh at an event on September 23 at Lakeshore Hotel.
The two VJs were introduced to the audience through a live music performance which was a blend of traditional and western instruments. It demonstrated the nature of the shows the VJs would be hosting in near future.
The two young and stylish VJs expressed their determination to give all their efforts in making MTV programmes popular in Bangladesh and ensure the standard of MTV. The energetic duo shared the challenges they had faced during the VJ hunt. They shared their reactions about finally winning the contest.
The search of VJ was conducted through Facebook and was commenced on August 25 to September 8. Initially, hundred applicants were chosen and thirty got shortlisted. Then six finalists and two wildcard entries were sent to MTV Asia office, where the two VJs got selected.
Creinse Limited, the official programme syndication partner of Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN), Asia, initiated the MTV Programme Platform Bangladesh.
Rabeth Khan, Managing Director of Creinse Limited said at the programme: “This is indeed a great occasion where we see the fitting emergence of the initiation of MTV association with Bangladesh as part of its glocalisation aspirations. We believe the talented VJs will bring out a fresh approach in programme presentation in Bangladesh. It is a hallmark of MTV across the world to create VJs who become the connecting medium between youth and television.”
Maasranga Television will air the localised versions of popular shows of MTV like “MTV Hits,” “My Celeb MTV,” and “MTV Chart Attacks.”
