Grameenphone has received a demand note from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) for the allocation of 10 MHz spectrum in the 700 MHz band, marking the first assignment of the low-band frequency in Bangladesh.
Following completion of all regulatory requirements, the spectrum has been allocated for a 13-year period, the company said in a press release.
Over the allocation tenure, the country’s largest mobile operator will contribute around Tk2,200 crore to the national exchequer and plans further investment for nationwide rollout using the band.
Designed for wide-area coverage, the low-band spectrum allows fewer base stations to cover larger areas, supporting faster and more cost-efficient network expansion, particularly in rural, coastal and hard-to-reach regions.
Within dense urban centres, the band is expected to improve indoor connectivity in offices, hospitals, shopping malls, high-rise buildings, basements and elevators, according to the company.
Commenting on the allocation, Grameenphone Chief Executive Officer Yasir Azman said the company is making a “major investment” of around Tk2,200 crore, with additional spending planned for nationwide deployment.
According to Azman, the spectrum will strengthen 4G performance and support readiness for future technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, by enabling higher speeds, lower latency and improved user experience.
He also thanked the BTRC and the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology for ensuring a transparent and structured allocation process.
