The Bangladesh government is awaiting an assessment report from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) experts before proceeding with the Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) 5G network expansion project. Officials said technical testing is nearing completion, with about 50 percent of the work already done. The project, launched in 2022, aims to build a strong backbone network to meet national bandwidth demand through 2030.
The initiative has faced repeated disruptions due to misinformation, administrative weaknesses, and allegations of irregularities and corruption. Disputes have arisen over tender processes, equipment clearance at ports, and letters from the chief adviser’s special assistant. The Anti-Corruption Commission’s inquiry into the readiness phase and complaints about limited time for financial proposal submissions have further complicated progress. Despite these issues, the project continues to move forward.
Once completed, the project will establish high-capacity optical fiber networks across Bangladesh, significantly enhancing digital infrastructure and enabling BTCL to supply about 30 percent of the country’s total internet bandwidth. The government expects the network to improve broadband access and strengthen competition with private operators.
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