Based in the Panthapath neighborhood of Dhaka, the channel began broadcasting on 30 January 2012.

[2] It commenced test transmissions on 8 April 2011,[citation needed] and officially began broadcasting on 30 January 2012.

[3] On 14 April 2012, the channel launched on Sky in the United Kingdom and Ireland, where it replaced NTV.

[5] In September 2017, in observance of Eid al-Adha, the telefilm Boro Chele aired on Channel 9, which went viral on YouTube.

[6] On 21 May 2021, Channel 9, along with SA TV, was obliged to temporarily cease operations over unpaid satellite transponder fees, according to authorities.