Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Visa Restrictions Impact Bangladesh Exhibitors at Kolkata Cable TV Event
The 26th Cable TV Show 2025 is happening in Kolkata, India.
It's a big event where companies show new TV and internet technology.
Usually, many people from Bangladesh come, but this year only a few got visas because of political issues.
The organizers had to ask the Indian government to help.
The event is important for businesses that sell TV and internet equipment.
It's one of the biggest shows in the region.
Over 10,000 people are expected to attend.
The show is organized by a group called CTMA, which has been around for 30 years.
They say the event has grown a lot over time.
Some companies from China used to come, but they stopped a few years ago because of other political issues.
Visa restrictions reduced Bangladeshi delegates at the 26th Cable TV Show 2025 in Kolkata from 400 to 60.
Indian authorities intervened to allow 60 Bangladeshi delegates after sustained persuasion by the organizers.
The event is organized by the Cable TV Equipment Traders and Manufacturers Association (CTMA) and runs from December 17-19, 2025.
Over 10,000 attendees are expected, showcasing digital cable television, broadband, and OTT services.
Chinese participation has stopped in recent years due to geopolitical developments.
- Who
- Cable TV Equipment Traders and Manufacturers Association (CTMA) and industry delegates from India and Bangladesh
- What
- 26th Cable TV Show 2025, a trade event for cable TV equipment and technology
- When
- December 17-19, 2025
- Where
- Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata, India
- Why
- To showcase new technologies, products, and solutions in digital cable television, broadband, and OTT services
- Event Name
- 26th Cable TV Show 2025
- Location
- Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata
- Duration
- December 17-19, 2025
- Expected Attendees
- Over 10,000
- Bangladeshi Delegates
- 60 (down from usual 400)
- Organizer
- Cable TV Equipment Traders and Manufacturers Association (CTMA)
- Key Products
- Digital cable television, broadband, OTT services
- Chinese Participation
- Stopped a few years ago due to geopolitical issues