ABP Ananda Joins DD Free Dish – Big Boost for Bengali Viewers

In a major update for Bengali-speaking audiences, ABP Ananda, one of the most trusted Bengali news channels, has officially joined DD Free Dish. This addition comes as part of the 93rd e-auction conducted by Prasar Bharati, which brought 17 new regional channels to the platform. ABP Ananda is a free-to-air satellite TV channel, which is already available on most of DTH and cable TV platforms.

Its arrival on DD Free Dish means millions of viewers can now access premium Bengali news without any subscription fee.

ABP Ananda Channel Number -

You can find ABP Ananda TV channel on channel number 149.

ABP Ananda Satellite Frequency -

If you are unable to get this channel on your DD Free dish set-top box, then you can scan your free-to-air satellite receiver.

scan DD Free dish MPEG-4 Set-Top Box -

Press MENU

then Press go to INSTALLATION

Then find the TP List or the Transponders List

Then you can add the given frequency details, and press the blue button on your remote to scan this frequency.

You can find the updated DD Free Dish TV channels list here.

Q1: How can I watch ABP Ananda on DD Free Dish?  

Tune your MPEG-4 set-top box to the latest channel list. If it’s not showing, perform a blind scan or auto-tune.

Q2: Is ABP Ananda available in MPEG-2?  

No. It’s currently available only on the MPEG-4 slot, so you’ll need a compatible box.

Q3: Do I need to pay anything to watch it?  

No. DD Free Dish is a free-to-air platform — no subscription or recharge needed.

Q4: What other Bengali channels were added?  

Alongside ABP Ananda, channels like R. Bangla, Enterr 10 Bangla, and Kolkata TV were also added.

Q5: Will ABP Ananda stay permanently?  

Channel slots are auctioned periodically. While ABP Ananda is now available, future availability depends on renewal during upcoming auctions.