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jagobd.com
It can be hard to find a site that offers good quality live TV streaming for free that also has decent site design, a mobile-friendly experience, plenty of features, and reliable HD streaming.
So, then, where does the Bangladeshi free live TV streaming site, Jago BD fall on the spectrum from the best free live TV streaming sites to the worst? Well, let's take a look, shall we, and see for ourselves!
Design
It can be said that website design and layout are the first impressions that a user has of a site. After all, this is the first thing that a user will notice when they visit the site, how the site presents itself to the world. Anybody who has spent any amount of time searching for free live TV streaming sites (or free streaming sites of any kind) knows well that good site design and streaming free TV do not often go hand in hand. Sure, on an all too rare occasion maybe I will happen upon the mythical free live TV streaming site that offers an intuitive, user-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing build, but they are few and far between.
I wish that this could be a way to discuss how Jago BD is a beautifully designed site that is every bit as effective as it is easy on the eyes. However, I am beholden to the truth. Therefore, I am, unfortunately, not going to be able to find much to say in the way of compliments when it comes to Jago BD's site design. In fact, I will even go so far as to say that it is downright bad. Not awful. Not the worst free live TV streaming site design that I have ever come across, but far (far) from the best.
I do not want to be overly negative. In that spirit, allow me to preface my critique of Jago BD?s design by pointing out a strength. If there is anything nice to say it is that Jago BD offers a nice, clean, and organized layout. There is nothing confusing about the site whatsoever. Everything has its place, and every section of the site is easily accessible without any unnecessary confusion or too much clutter. This is definitely something worth celebrating. There are a lot of free live TV streaming sites, after all, but not even that much can be said about them.
Now, onto the scathing criticism. Just kidding, I'm not going to be too harsh. Jago BD does, after all, make it possible to stream live TV for free. So, you know the old saying, beggars can't be choosers, right? Honestly, my biggest beef with Jago BD is the fact that it just doesn't look good. The site is simply not up to par with modern site design standards. Perhaps by the standards of 1999, Jago BD would be a decent build. But this is 2021, the bar for sleek, responsive, dynamic, and immersive site design has been set extremely high by other sites, both in the streaming industry and elsewhere.
In contrast, Jago BD is quite unremarkable. There is no user experience whatsoever; when you arrive on the home page, all you will find is a site menu bar and three lists: Bangla TV, Bangla Radio, and Bangla Newspaper. And at the very bottom of the page, for some inexplicable reason, there is another longer list that allows users to access every free live TV channel available on Jago BD.
I am wondering why the channels in the main TV section at the top of the page labeled "Bangla TV" are not available from within the channel list on the pages for movies and music? Wouldn't it make more sense to include these channels in one list under one heading? I find myself at a loss as to why this is not the case.
After getting past the strange layout decisions and overall bland appearance of Jago BD, there are some charms that can be found. For instance, I appreciate that there is a complete list of channels conveniently located right beside the media player. This allows for something like channel surfing (a rare experience in the streaming age).
I think that Jago BD could benefit from a redesign. I would probably just scrap this design and start from scratch if I ran this site. It's high time for a bit of a design upgrade, wouldn't you say?
Content and Features
Sadly, this site is not very rich in features. It does what it is meant to do: it lets you stream live TV for free. But that is all that it lets you do. Other free live TV streaming sites will let you add certain channels to your favorites list, recommend series and programming based on your viewing habits, provide on-demand streaming of the shows and movies you may have missed when they aired live, etc. Jago BD, however, is free live TV streaming only - there are no other features available.
Well, okay. It might not be the most comprehensive list of live TV streaming sites, but Jago BD does offer some nice features not found on every free live TV streaming site. For instance, we also offer streaming of live radio. Plus, we link you to reputable Bangladeshi news sources so you can stay up-to-date with what's happening in your country. So, if you're looking for a comprehensive list of live TV streaming sites, Jago BD may be a good option for you.
Other than that, Jago BD is a straightforward site. It offers live TV streaming, free radio streaming, and access to the newspaper. If you're looking for a site to complement your morning cup of coffee, this is it.
Mobile and Desktop Experience
Incredulous, I queried Jago BD about their mobile app.
I was hesitant to believe my eyes when I saw that Jago BD had a mobile app - it seems so rare for a free live TV streaming site to have one, let alone one with such an outdated and amateurish design. However, upon inspection of the site I found that it does use cutting-edge technology, after all. The app is available on the Google Play store for free download.
I was surprised to see that the Jago BD app was actually quite good. It's not Netflix or anything, but it is also one of the better free live TV streaming apps that I have seen. It's relatively sleek, intuitive, and smooth - it's kind of the antithesis to the desktop site.
Other viewers appear to agree with me, as Jago BD has an average user rating of 4.2 on Google Play (Android users are not easily impressed with streaming apps usually). The only downside is that some people do not seem to like the fact that the app only allows for HD streaming; so, if you have a low data or connection, you may find it difficult to actually stream live TV. However, the fact that it allows for HD live TV streaming on your phone at all is pretty awesome.
No Jago BD app currently exists for iOS devices. However, fingers crossed, there may eventually be one.
Unfortunately, there are some more issues with Jago BD.
If you are aware of the fact that free live TV streaming sites can sometimes be riddled with ads, then you should proceed with caution when using Jago BD. There are far too many ads for my liking and they will throw pretty much every ad in the book at you.
The downside to this website is that it requires you to disable your ad blocker before you can fully enjoy the free live TV streaming experience. There is a gray filter that overlays the live TV stream with a message asking you to disable your ad blocker. So, if ads are a big deal for you (as they are for me), Jago BD might not be the best free live TV streaming site for you after all.
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