Bangladesh enters 4G era

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh entered into a new chapter of fourth-generation (4G) mobile internet technology.

Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink, the three largest operators, have launched their 4G service to their customers in major cities soon after they obtained the licences from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

Telecommunication and ICT Minister Mustafa Jabbar handed over the licences to the chief executive officers (CEOs) of the three mobile operators and state-run Teletalk at a ceremony in Dhaka Club on Monday evening.

Mustafa Jabbar said, "Today is a historical day for Bangladesh as the country has entered into a new chapter of fourth-generation (4G) mobile internet technology. Hope telecom operators will meet the demand of customers."

BTRC Chairman Dr Shahjahan Mahmood and Telecom Secretary Shyam Sunder Sikder were, among others, present at the ceremony.


risingbd/Dhaka/Feb 19, 2018/Hasan/AI