6th June 2026 - There is more good news for DD Free Dish viewers. The R.Bangla channel is now available on the DD Free Dish platform. R.Bangla is a Bengali news channel that provides news, current affairs, political updates, regional stories, and important breaking news coverage for West Bengal and Bengali-speaking viewers. This channel was added on DD Free Dish using the 99th online e-auction.
With the addition of R.Bangla to DD Free Dish, Bengali viewers have gained another news option on this free-to-air platform. Users can now watch R.Bangla on their MPEG-4 DD Free Dish set-top boxes without needing a monthly recharge.
R.Bangla Channel Number -
This channel is available on LCN 158 on DD Free Dish.
R.Bangla Frequency on DD Free Dish -
If the R.Bangla channel is not appearing on your set-top box, you can perform a manual scan using the frequency details provided below.
| Channel Name | Republic Bangla |
|---|---|
| Satellite Name | GSAT-15 |
| Slot | TEST 817 |
| Channel No. | 158 |
| Dish Antenna Position | 93.5° East |
| Broadcaster | Republic Media Network |
| TP List | 11470 |
| Polarity | H |
| Symbol Rate | 30000 |
| Modulation | 8PSK |
| System | DVB-S2 |
| Mode | FTA |
| Quality | MPEG-4 / SD |
| Language | Bangla |
| Mode | FTA |
If you are not getting a satellite signal on this frequency, then you can tune your dish antenna using the DD Free Dish signal setting app.
R.Bangla is available on the DD Free Dish MPEG-4 slot. Therefore, if you have an older MPEG-2-only set-top box, this channel may not be visible. To watch R.Bangla, you need an MPEG-4 supported DD Free Dish set-top box or an HD FTA receiver. If your receiver supports MPEG-4, you can access the channel by performing a blind scan or a manual scan.
Following the addition of this channel, you can view the latest updated DD Free Dish MPEG-4 channel list here.
FAQs
Is the R.Bangla channel available on DD Free Dish?
Yes, the R.Bangla channel is available on DD Free Dish.
What is the DD Free Dish channel number for Republic TV Bangla (R.Bangla)?
R.Bangla is available on LCN 158 on DD Free Dish.
In which language is the Republic Bangla broadcast?
R.Bangla is a Bengali-language news channel.
Will R.Bangla work on an MPEG-2 set-top box?
R.Bangla is available on the MPEG-4 slot; therefore, an MPEG-4 supported DD Free Dish set-top box is required to watch it.
What is the DD Free Dish frequency for R.Bangla?
What should you do if the R.Bangla channel is not visible?
Perform an auto scan or blind scan on your DD Free Dish MPEG-4 set-top box. If necessary, add the frequency 11470 H 30000 during a manual scan.