Bangladesh has launched the 700 MHz spectrum band, a move expected to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure. The announcement came during an event in Dhaka organized by mobile operator Grameenphone to mark the activation of the new spectrum. Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Rehan Asif Asad said the initiative will expand quality network coverage across urban and rural areas, enhance digital inclusion, and accelerate economic growth by improving access to essential services.

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Md. Emdadul Bari stated that the use of the 700 MHz spectrum will reinforce the telecommunications sector and help ensure equal access to digital services for all citizens. Grameenphone CEO Yasir Azman noted that the new spectrum will increase 4G network capacity, deliver faster data speeds with lower latency, and prepare the network for future technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Officials expressed optimism that the deployment of the 700 MHz band will accelerate Bangladesh’s digital transformation and improve mobile internet quality nationwide.