The new chart will replace the Network's Saturday afternoon opinion-based buzz chart.

The show will be presented by Bobby Friction and aired from 3:00PM and 6:00PM. It will be based on digital retail sales in the UK.

The chart will be compiled by The Official Charts Company.

Announcing this, Mark Strippel, Head of Music and Events, BBC Asian Network, said: "The Asian Network takes its responsibility towards supporting the Asian music industry very seriously and we're proud to be launching the first official chart format."