Bangladesh to connect with 3rd submarine cable

The government has decided to connect Bangladesh with another submarine cable, its third, in order to cope with its burgeoning tech-savvy population’s hunger for data consumption, according to Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar.

Jabbar, now a two-time technocrat minister, said this in his Chief Guest’s address for the VoLTE trial run programme at mobile phone operator Robi’s Corporate Office located in Gulshan.

The minister also revealed that currently the country’s total bandwidth consumption is about 950 Gbps,  and increasing rapidly. At this stage there can be no looking back for a country such as Bangladesh when it comes to

Bangladesh was connected with its first submarine cable (SEA-ME-WE-4) in 2006 and with the second submarine cable in 2017.

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) acting chairman Md Jahurul Haque was also present as a special guest.unb.

Tech and Teen

Recent Posts

iPhones on Fire: Why Bangladeshi Teens Are Hooked on Apple

In every corner of Dhaka’s gadget-markets—from the neon-lit stalls of Bashundhara City to the bustling…

2 weeks ago

ASUS Announces Grand Launch of Expert Series Business Portfolio in Bangladesh

ASUS, the global leader in AI PCs and business innovation, launched its ASUS Expert Series…

2 weeks ago

HONOR Teases World’s First ‘Robot Phone’ with Fold-Out Camera Arm

Global AI device ecosystem company HONOR has recently teased its new smartphone dubbed ‘Robot Phone’…

4 weeks ago

Bangladesh ICT and Innovation Network (BIIN) Recognizes the Nation’s Top Innovators

Under the theme “Recognition for Innovation, Inspiration for Transformation,” the prestigious Bangladesh ICT and Innovation…

4 weeks ago

iPhone Dominates Bangladesh’s Premium Smartphone Market: Top Models, Prices, and Features in 2025

Apple’s iPhone continues to reign supreme in Bangladesh’s premium smartphone market, maintaining its reputation for…

4 weeks ago

vivo V60 Lite Brings 12-Hour Lag-Free Gaming with Turbo-Speed Chip

In gaming, every millisecond counts. One small lag or frame drop can change the story…

1 month ago