Bongo

Bongo, a Privately Owned company headquartered in Bangladesh, was founded in 2013 and employs approximately 260 individuals. Functioning as a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company operates as a South Asian OTT and VOD platform, delivering live and on-demand content through proprietary video delivery technology. Bongo manages a network of YouTube channels and influencers across 5 countries, encompassing over 500 channels and more than 83 million subscribers, reaching over 210 million unique viewers monthly. The platform’s content library spans 5 languages with 57,000 titles. The company works with telecom operators to offer premium content, expanding its footprint across the subcontinent with offices in Dhaka, Kathmandu, Kolkata, and Colombo. Global telecom partnerships also ensure non-residential Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Sri Lankan communities have access to entertainment content. Video delivery is supported by custom-built proprietary technology, utilizing a data center that houses a digital head end and CDN origin. Bongo’s in-house developed client-side applications are available on web (responsive), app (Android & iOS), and are being developed for smart TVs. The company collaborates with telcos such as Grameenphone, Robi, and Banglalink, and is connected with over 15 operators in 7 countries through its platform. Bongo also assists content labels in transitioning into the digital sphere and nurtures talented creators, connecting them with brands and NGOs targeting the young urban middle class.