Bangladesh: 6 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

Bangladesh – known for being home to the world's largest river delta, for having the most densely populated city worldwide & for having the longest female-led government.

It is also the world's 8th most populous country, while only being the world's 92th largest country.

So, with this many people in the country, there must be a lot to do and see, right?

Yes, there is.

From temples, like Sompur Mahavihara, to museums, like Ahsan Manzil Museum.

From the many street markets to national parks, there is no reason to be bored in Bangladesh.

Let alone the country's stunning beaches, like Kuakata Sea Beach.

What makes Bangladesh even more exciting is that it is an inexpensive travel destination.

South Asia is not known for being expensive, which is great for those who do not want to spend their whole life savings on a trip (like in the Caribbean or Oceania).

This is another reason why you should get a Bangladeshi local SIM card because there is almost no mobile operator with lower international roaming rates than the mobile data rates in Bangladesh.

Moreover, SIM cards in Bangladesh are cheap too.

You can get a Bangladeshi SIM card for 150 BDT (1.80 USD) from Teletalk or 200 BDT (2.20 USD) from Grameenphone, Skitto, Robi, Airtel & Banglalink in their stores (or pick-up locations for Skitto). SIM cards are also available at Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal & Chittagong-Shah Amanat International Airports.

Not expensive at all, right? Just wait until you learn Bangadesh is in the top ten countries with the lowest mobile data rates globally.

Yep, that is right – data costs basically nothing (if you are used to much higher rates, of course – Bangladeshis reading this may strangle me if they read this without the disclaimer, haha).

In this guide, I will tell you everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Bangladesh. Let's do this.

Original publication: 26th of February 2020. Last updated: 18th of October 2022.

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Table of Contents

Can You Buy a SIM Card in Bangladesh?

Anyone 18 years old or older living in or visiting Bangladesh can buy a Bangladeshi SIM card from the mobile network operators (Grameenphone, Skitto, Robi, Airtel, Banglalink & Teletalk) with some restrictions.

The main restriction is that you can only have 15 active SIM cards in your name in Bangladesh.

Even for people like me, who like to test out all the mobile operators in a country, this should be more than enough.

Note that Skitto allows you to have only one SIM card, so be aware of that.

Besides that restriction, you are free to use Bangladeshi SIM cards.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.

Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Bangladesh).

Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Bangladesh?

You can get a Bangladeshi SIM card in Grameenphone Robi, Airtel, Banglalink & Teletalk stores and from Skitto pick-up points. They are also available from third-party stores (but not for tourists). Dhaka-Hazrat Shahjalal & Chittagong-Shah Amanat International Airports sell SIM cards too.

You can expect to pay the following for Bangladeshi SIM cards:

• Grameenphone: 200 BDT
• Skitto: 200 BDT
• Robi (Axiata): 200 BDT
• Airtel Bangladesh: 200 BDT
• Banglalink: 200 BDT
• Teletalk Bangladesh: 150 BDT

For up-to-date BDT:your currency (let's say INR) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Can You Use Your Phone in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Bangladesh. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).

Traditional European frequencies are used in Bangladesh, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).

The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American Frequencies, which differ from the European ones.

If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Bangladesh.

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Bangladesh or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).

If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Bangladesh (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE (and soon 5G NR).

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has five mobile operators and one sub-brand offering prepaid services:

• Grameenphone
• Skitto (Grameenphone sub-brand)
• Robi (Axiata)
• Airtel Bangladesh (by Robi)
• Banglalink
• Teletalk Bangladesh

The following frequencies are used in Bangladesh:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)
• 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) – not commercial yet

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Bangladesh, check out this page by Will My Phone Work (may be outdated or inaccurate at times).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

5G NR in Bangladesh

Commercial 5G NR is not available in Bangladesh yet in 2022. However, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) planned on holding a 5G NR license auction in December 2021 (which did not take place). Teletalk has, however, been awarded a 5G NR license in September 2021.

Best SIM Card in Bangladesh

Best eSIM in Bangladesh

Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM (to prepaid customers) in Bangladesh yet.

You can get travel eSIMs from Airalo and Holafly.

Airalo has the Fatafati eSIMs:

You have these four options:

1. Bangladesh/Fatafati 1 GB eSIM for 7 days
2. Bangladesh/Fatafati 3 GB eSIM for 30 days
3. Bangladesh/Fatafati 5 GB eSIM for 30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
4. Bangladesh/Fatafati 10 GB eSIM for 30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

The Airalo links above and below will automatically get you the Phone Travel Wiz exclusive offers available – a code is not necessary.

For an in-depth analysis of the Bangladesh Fatafati eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide.

You can also get Bangladesh eSIMs from Holafly:

• Bangladesh 6 GB eSIM for 15 days

Use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for exclusive deals when getting Holafly eSIMs, AND get an additional 5% off!

For an in-depth analysis of the Holafly Bangladesh eSIMs (covering pros and cons as well), check out my Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide.

With these eSIMs, you can skip Bangladesh's SIM card registration scheme entirely and use it immediately upon arriving in Bangladesh!

TIP: check out my Best Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison of several eSIMs for Bangladesh.

Best International/Travel SIM Card for Bangladesh

If you want to buy the best international/travel SIM card for Bangladesh, I recommend going with SimCorner's Bangladesh SIM cards. Consider SimCorner's Asia SIM cards to be used in Bangladesh and 20+ countries, including neighboring India, Nepal & Myanmar (Burma).

You have the following two Bangladesh Travel SIM cards:

• Bangladesh Travel SIM Card with 6 GB for 8 days
• Bangladesh Travel SIM Card with 6 GB for 15 days

You have these two Asia SIM cards:

1. Asia SIM card with 6 GB for 8 days in 30 countries
2. Asia SIM card with 6 GB for 15 days in 20+ countries

The SimCorner Asia SIM cards can be used in Bangladesh and the following other countries:

¹ for the 8 day version only
² for the 15 days version only
³ only 500 MB in Thailand – better get the SimCorner Thailand Travel SIM Cards instead

You can also get the SimCorner International Travel SIM card with 6 GB of data valid for 15 days to be used in Bangladesh and 100+ countries, including most of the ones mentioned above (Asia) and in the Americas, Europe & Oceania:

Instead of spending between 5 USD to 15 USD for SIM cards in each country, get a SimCorner travel SIM card covering numerous countries for just one price!

Use discount code PHONETRAVELWIZ for extra savings!

SIM Card Registration in Bangladesh

SIM card registration, with the use of your passport information, is mandatory in Bangladesh. This will be done at the point of sale.

Bangladesh Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Coming soon.

Currency in Bangladesh

Bangladesh uses the Bangladeshi Taka with the symbol BDT (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as Tk. or ৳. For example, 25 BDT = tk/৳ 25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between BDT and USD (US Dollars):

• 1 BDT = 0.01 USD
• 10 BDT = 0.10 USD
• 100 BDT= 1.20 USD
• 1000 BDT = 11.70 USD
• 10 000 BDT = 116.70 USD

For up-to-date BDT:your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Bangladeshi Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Grameenphone, Skitto, Robi (Axiata), Airtel Bangladesh, Banglalink & Teletalk Bangladesh, and go through:

• Background information
• Mobile coverage
• SIM card types, prices, and availability
• Recharge/top-up information
• Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)

With that being said, let’s see what Bangladesh has to offer to us.

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Grameenphone

Grameenphone is the largest mobile operator in Bangladesh.

It has, in most aspects, the best network in the country.

Grameenphone is run by the Norwegian telecommunications company called Telenor, which is active in Asia (Malaysia – Digi Malaysia, Pakistan – Telenor & Thailand – dtac) and Europe (Denmark, Norway & Sweden as Telenor and as DNA in Finland).

However, as it is the most popular mobile operator, it suffers from network congestion from time to time, which affects the network experience.

This is why other mobile operators may have better outcomes in tests. But Grameenphone is undoubtedly recommended for those visiting rural Bangladesh.

Grameenphone uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)

This is what you will learn about Grameenphone:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Grameenphone SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Grameenphone

Grameenphone has the best coverage in Bangladesh.

Below is Grameenphone's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Grameenphone

You can get a Grameenphone SIM card for 200 BDT with 5 BDT in Grameenphone stores. While are four SIM cards available (Bondhu, djuice, Nishchinto & Smile), all starter packs are sold for the same price. The Nishchinto SIM card is the most popular SIM card at the moment.

Upon activation, you can get several bonuses when you recharge your new SIM card.

If you top-up 34 BDT, you get 1 GB of data for 7 days and a Biscope (app) pass for 30 days.

If you top-up 47 BDT, you get 20 BDT credit (30 days), 2 GB ofo data (7 days), 15 local minutes (7 days) & Bioscope (app) pass (30 days).

Note that Grameenphone offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

However, VoLTE calls are only applicable to Grameenphone to Grameenphone calls or Grameenphone to Skitto calls.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Grameenphone

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Grameenphone

Grameenphone has seven data-featured plans:

• Special Offers for new Grameenphone Prepaid Customers (combo for new customers)
• Bundles (combo)
• Volume Packs (data)
• Flexiplan (customizable combo)
• Social Packs (social media data)
• Biscope Packs (bioscope app data)
• Conference Packs (Duo, Lync, Skype, Teams & Zoom data)

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Special Offers for new Grameenphone Prepaid Customers – Grameenphone

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
24 BDT	N/A	37 minutes	5 days
57 BDT	3 GB	N/A	3 days
64 BDT	N/A	100 minutes	15 days
97 BDT	2 GB	50 minutes	10 days
99 BDT	N/A	160 minutes	15 days
114 BDT	6 GB	N/A	7 days
299 BDT	6 GB	N/A	30 days

Bundles – Grameenphone

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
37 BDT	512 MB	30 minutes	3 days
96 BDT	1 GB	80 minutes	7 days
97 BDT	2 GB	50 minutes	7 days
158 BDT	1.5 GB	200 minutes	30 days
309 BDT	3 GB	300 minutes	30 days
359 BDT	8 GB	250 minutes	30 days
448 BDT	10 GB	350 minutes	30 days
548 BDT	15 GB	500 minutes	30 days
598 BDT	25 GB	650 minutes	30 days
699 BDT	35 GB	800 minutes	30 days
796 BDT	25 GB	1000 minutes	30 days
1096 BDT	25 GB	1500 minutes	30 days

Volume Packs – Grameenphone

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
28 BDT	512 MB	3 days	*121*3256#
38 BDT	1 GB	3 days	*121*3366#
46 BDT	1.5 GB	3 days	*121*3399#
57 BDT	2 GB	72 hours	*121*3242#
63 BDT	3 GB	3 days	*121*3258#
69 BDT	3.5 GB	3 days	*121*3282#
77 BDT	1 GB	7 days	*121*3056#
94 BDT	2.5 GB	7 days	*121*3322#
114 BDT	4 GB	7 days	*121*3344#
124 BDT	6 GB	7 days	*121*3434#
128 BDT	7 GB	7 days	*121*3300#
148 BDT	14 GB	7 days	*121*3262#
197 BDT	2 GB	30 days	*121*3027#
198 BDT	20 GB	7 days	*121*3133#
249 BDT	3 GB	30 days	*121*3278#
299 BDT	5 GB	30 days	*121*3458#
308 BDT	6 GB	30 days	*121*3280#
349 BDT	10 GB	30 days	*121*3474#
409 BDT	30 GB	30 days	*121*3442#
499 BDT	45 GB	30 days	*121*3435#
519 BDT	50 GB	30 days	*121*3351#
999 BDT	80 GB	30 days	*121*3436#
1499 BDT	120 GB	30 days	*121*3437#
1999 BDT	200 GB	30 days	*121*3438#

Flexiplan – Grameenphone

Social Packs – Grameenphone

Price	Plan	App Data	App(s)	Validity
1.64 BDT	Social 3 Days	30 MB	Facebook (Messenger) & WhatsApp	3 days
6.56 BDT	Social 7 Days	90 MB	Facebook (Messenger) & WhatsApp	7 days
8 BDT	TikTok Pack 250 MB	250 MB	TikTok	3 days
13 BDT	HoiChoi 512 MB	512 MB	HoiChoi	3 days
13 BDT	ZEE5 Pack 512 MB	512 MB	ZEE5	3 days
14 BDT	YouTube Pack	512 MB	YouTube	3 days
15 BDT	Facebook + Twitter 3 Days	500 MB	Facebook & Twitter	3 days
19 BDT	TikTok Pack 512 MB	512 MB	TikTok	7 days
20 BDT	Social 30 Days	343 MB	TikTok	30 days
28 BDT	HoiChoi 512 MB	512 MB	HoiChoi	7 days
32 BDT	ZEE5 Pack 1 GB	1 GB	ZEE5	7 days
37 BDT	YouTube Pack 1 GB	1 GB	YouTube	7 days
43 BDT	TikTok Pack 1 GB	1 GB	TikTok	30 days
48 BDT	HoiChoi 1 GB	1 GB	HoiChoi	30 days
68 BDT	Facebook + Twitter 30 Days	2 GB	Facebook & Twitter	30 days
72 BDT	ZEE5 Pack 2 GB	2 GB	ZEE5	30 days
89 BDT	YouTube Pack 2 GB	2 GB	YouTube	30 days
147 BDT	YouTube Pack 5 GB	5 GB	YouTube	30 days

Bioscope Packs – Grameenphone

Price	Bioscope Data	Validity
9 BDT	30 MB	3 days
18 BDT	1 GB	7 days
52 BDT	5 GB	30 days

Conference Packs – Grameenphone

Price	Duo, Lync, Skype, Teams & Zoom Data	Validity
36 BDT	2 GB	3 days
62 BDT	3 GB	7 days
116 BDT	13 GB	7 days
144 BDT	5 GB	30 days
409 BDT	45 GB	30 days

APN/Internet Settings – Grameenphone

• Name: GP Internet
• APN: gpinternet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Skitto

Skitto is a Grameenphone sub-brand.

It is Grameenphone's all digital brand focusing on the youth (or as Skitto says it: […] the digitally savvy generation like you).

However, anyone, including the elderly (😜), can get a Skitto SIM card.

While it is marketed as an all-digital brand, SIM cards are still available at physical stores (pick-up locations).

Furthermore, you can still top-up with cash in many stores throughout the country.

To learn about Skitto's frequencies, jump back to Grameenphone’s frequencies.

This is what you will learn about Skitto:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Skitto SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Skitto

Skitto is a Grameenphone (digital) sub-brand, meaning Skitto uses the Grameenphone network.

To find out what to expect in terms of coverage with Skitto, jump to the Grameenphone Coverage section.

SIM Card Price – Skitto

You can get a Skitto SIM card for 200 BDT with 10 BDT credit, 500 MB of data & 100 SMS for 30 days from Skitto pick-up points.

Upon activation, you have to register your Skitto SIM card online.

You also get plenty of new SIM card bonsues with Skitto, which you can see in the image below:

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Skitto

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Skitto

Skitto has one type of data-featured plan, which is the Data Packs.

Data Packs can be enabled on the Skitto app:

Price	Data	Validity
3 BDT	60 MB	3 days
44 BDT	500 MB	7 days
89 BDT	1.5 GB	7 days
104 BDT	3 GB	7 days
229 BDT	2 GB	30 days
498 BDT	7 GB	30 days

APN/Internet Settings – Skitto

• Name: skittonet
• APN: skittonet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Robi (Axiata)

Robi Axiata, just Robi, is the second-largest mobile operator in Bangladesh.

It purchased Airtel Bangladesh in 2016, which then turned Robi(-Airtel) into the second-largest mobile operator in the country.

Robi is part of the Axiata group from Malaysia.

The Axiata Group is also active in Cambodia (Smart), Indonesia (XL Axiata), Malaysia (Celcom), Nepal (Ncell) & Sri Lanka (Dialog).

Robi uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)

This is what you will learn about Robi:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Robi SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Robi

Robi has extensive coverage throughout Bangladesh.

4G/LTE and 4.5G (fast 4G/LTE) reception are available almost anywhere in Bangladesh (especially populated areas).

Below is Robi's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

However, click here to see Robi's official coverage map.

SIM Card Price – Robi

You can get a Robi SIM card for 200 BDT in Robi stores.

Upon activation, you can get several bonuses when you recharge your new SIM card.

If you top-up 23 BDT, you get 1 GB of data and 1 GB for Facebook.

If you top-up 42 BDT, you get 34 BDT credit and 2 GB of data for 7 days.

Dial *2#to see your Robi phone number.

Note that Robi offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Robi

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Robi

Robi has five data-featured plans:

• Combo Packs (as the name implies)
• Stratch Card Plan (combo)
• Bundle and Combo Packs (as the name suggests)
• Volume Packs (data)
• Social Packs (data for Facebook, IMO & WhatsApp)

All Robi plans can be activated by dialing *4#.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Combo Packs – Robi

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
13 BDT	100 MB	7 minutes	3 days
34 BDT	300 MB	30 minutes	3 days
58 BDT	600 MB	50 minutes 1	7 days
98 BDT	2 GB	40 minutes	7 days
159 BDT	2 GB	150 minutes	28 days
198 BDT	3 GB	150 minutes	28 days
248 BDT	3 GB 2	350 minutes	30 days
369 BDT	12 GB	250 minutes	30 days
699 BDT	30 GB	700 minutes	30 days
799 BDT	30 GB	1000 SMS	30 days

¹ +25 local SMS
² for Facebook Messenger, IMO, Viber & WhatsApp only

Stratch Card Plan – Robi

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
29 BDT	200 MB	15 minutes	7 days

Bundle and Combo Packs – Robi

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
149 BDT	1 GB	60 minutes	28 days
179 BDT	3 GB	80 minutes	28 days
278 BDT	1 GB	450 minutes	28 days
288 BDT	500 MB	470 minutes	28 days
298 BDT	512 MB	495 minutes	30 days
299 BDT	3 GB	200 minutes	28 days
307 BDT	512 MB	500 minutes	30 days
339 BDT	8 GB	250 minutes	28 days
398 BDT	4 GB	650 minutes	30 days
449 BDT	20 GB	500 minutes	30 days
526 BDT	8 GB	400 minutes	30 days
549 BDT	10 GB	400 minutes	28 days
599 BDT	25 GB	600 minutes	30 days
604 BDT	1 GB	1000 minutes	30 days
989 BDT	20 GB	500 minutes	30 days
997 BDT	5 GB	1600 minutes	30 days
998 BDT	50 GB	1500 minutes 1	30 days
999 BDT	25 GB	500 minutes	30 days
1996.06 BDT	48 GB	2400 minutes 1	30 days
1998 BDT	70 GB	2850 minutes 2	90 days

¹ +100 local SMS
² +2000 local SMS

Volume Packs – Robi

Price	Data	Validity
17 BDT	200 MB	3 days
32 BDT	500 MB	3 days
33 BDT	500 MB	30 days
38 BDT	1 GB	3 days
41 BDT	1 GB 1	3 days
48 BDT	1 GB	4 days
54 BDT	1.5 GB	3 days
57 BDT	2 GB	3 days
63 BDT	3.5 GB	3 days
69 BDT	4 GB	3 days
76 BDT	7 GB	3 days
101 BDT	1 GB	7 days
108 BDT	2 GB	7 days
114 BDT	4 GB	7 days
123 BDT	5 GB	7 days
129 BDT	10 GB	7 days
148 BDT	14 GB	7 days
209 BDT	1.5 GB	30 days
239 BDT	1.5 GB	28 days
249 BDT	2 GB	28 days
349 BDT	8 GB	28 days
399 BDT	30 GB	30 days
449 BDT	40 GB	30 days
479 BDT	20 GB	28 days
519 BDT	55 GB	28 days
649 BDT	25 GB	28 days
998 BDT	75 GB	30 days

¹ +1 GB for Google Classroom, Teams & Zoom
² +5 GB for Facebook, Google Classroom, Instagram, Skype, Teams, WhatsApp & Zoom

Social Packs – Robi

Price	App Data	App(s)	Validity
25 BDT	400 MB	Facebook & WhatsApp	28 days
25 BDT	400 MB	IMO	28 days
50 BDT	1 GB	Facebook & WhatsApp	30 days
55 BDT	1 GB	IMO	30 days

APN/Internet Settings – Robi

• Name: Robi
• APN: internet

Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.

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Airtel Bangladesh

Airtel Bangladesh, just Airtel, is, together with Robi (Axiata), the second-largest mobile operator in Bangladesh.

As of 2016, Airtel is part of Robi after the merger was completed.

For now, the Airtel brand will remain, and it will still offer products and services.

It is unknown if this will change in the (near) future.

However, as Robi and Airtel have been one company for around five years, Airtel will likely keep operating the way it currently is.

Airtel uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)

This is what you will learn about Airtel:

* Coverage
* How to Get an Airtel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Airtel Bangladesh

Airtel has extensive coverage throughout Bangladesh.

4G/LTE and 4.5G (fast 4G/LTE) reception are available almost anywhere in Bangladesh (especially populated areas).

Below is Airtel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

However, click here to see Airtel's official coverage map.

SIM Card Price – Airtel Bangladesh

You can get an Airtel SIM card for 200 BDT with 5 BDT credit (90 days) & 50 MB (10 days) in Robi-Airtel (Experience) Centers.

You also get plenty of new SIM card bonsues with Airtel, including free data and minutes.

Below is an overview of all the Airtel new SIM card bonuses:

Dial *2# to see your Airtel phone number.

Dial *121# to access the Airtel menu.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Airtel Bangladesh

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Airtel Bangladesh

Airtel has three data-featured plans:

• Internet Packages (combo – yes, really)
• MyPlan (customizable combo)
• Social Packs (data for Facebook Messenger & Likee)

All Airtel plans can be activated by dialing *4# or *121#.

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Internet Packages – Airtel Bangladesh

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Validity
32 BDT	1 GB	N/A	3 days
44  BDT	1.5 GB	N/A	3 days
49 BDT	2 GB	N/A	3 days
59 BDT	3 GB	N/A	3 days
64 BDT	2 GB	N/A	15 days
64 BDT	4 GB	N/A	3 days
76 BDT	6 GB	N/A	3 days
89 BDT	2 GB	N/A	7 days
98 BDT	1.5 GB	40 minutes	7 days
114 BDT	4.5 GB	N/A	7 days
129 BDT	5 GB	N/A	7 days
148 BDT	1 GB	60 minutes	30 days
159 BDT	18 GB	N/A	7 days
179 BDT	7 GB	N/A	10 days
229 BDT	2 GB	N/A	30 days
294 BDT	4 GB	225 minutes	30 days
348 BDT	8 GB	275 minutes	30 days
393 BDT	12 GB	N/A	30 days
497 BDT	16 GB	N/A	30 days
598 BDT	15 GB	450 minutes	30 days

MyPlan – Airtel Bangladesh

Social Packs – Airtel Bangladesh

Price	Plan	App Data	App	Validity
39 BDT	3 GB FB Messenger Pack	3 GB	Facebook Messenger	4 days
49 BDT	1 GB Likee	1 GB	Likee	30 days

APN/Internet Settings – Airtel Bangladesh

• Name: Airtel BD
• APN: internet

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Banglalink

Banglalink is the third-largest mobile operator in Bangladesh.

It is, however, the fastest mobile operator in the country.

Banglalink is run by the Dutch company called VEON, which is known as Beeline (in CIS countries), Jazz (Pakistan), Kyivstar (Ukraine)

Banglalink uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2100 MHz (Band 1)

This is what you will learn about Banglalink:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Banglalink SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Banglalink

Banglalink has extensive coverage throughout Bangladesh.

However, it has the worst 4G/LTE coverage experience.

Below is Banglalink's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Banglalink

You can get a Banglalink SIM card for 200 BDT in Banglink stores.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Banglalink

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Banglalink

Bundles – Banglalink

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity	Activation Code
3 BDT	N/A	N/A	30 SMS	3 days	*121*1013#
7 BDT	N/A	N/A	70 SMS	7 days	*166*770#
15 BDT	N/A	N/A	200 SMS	15 days	*121*15#
28 BDT	300 MB	300 minutes	N/A	4 days	*166*28#
30 BDT	N/A	N/A	500 SMS	30 days	*121*30#
38 BDT	512 MB	40 minutes	N/A	3 days	*121*38#
44 BDT	1 GB	25 minutes	N/A	3 days	*121*44#
67 BDT	2 GB	40 minutes	N/A	3 days	*121*67#
98 BDT	2 GB	60 minutes	N/A	7 days	*121*98#
158 BDT	2 GB	N/A	N/A	30 days	*121*158#
168 BDT	512 MB	270 minutes	N/A	30 days	*121*168#
198 BDT	3 GB	200 minutes	5 SMS	30 days	*121*198#
218 BDT	512 MB	360 minutes	5 SMS	30 days	*121*218#
298 BDT	8 GB	250 minutes	N/A	30 days	*121*298#
328 BDT	1 GB	545 minutes	5 SMS	30 days	*121*328#
407 BDT	1 GB	675 minutes	5 SMS	30 days	*121*407#
498 BDT	25 GB	500 minutes	N/A	30 days	*121*498#
598 BDT	30 GB	700 minutes	N/A	30 days	*121*598#
607 BDT	1 GB	1010 minutes	N/A	30 days	*121*607#
648 BDT	30 GB	800 minutes	N/A	30 days	*121*648#
698 BDT	40 GB	1000 minutes	N/A	30 days	*121*698#

Mixed Packs – Banglalink

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity	Activation Code
28 BDT	300 MB	30 minutes	N/A	3 days	*1100*7*7#
38 BDT	512 MB	40 minutes	N/A	3 days	*1100*7*1#
168 BDT	0.5 GB	270 minutes	5 SMS	30 days	*1100*7*2#
218 BDT	0.5 GB	360 minutes	5 SMS	30 days	*1100*7*3#
328 BDT	1 GB	545 minutes	5 SMS	30 days	*1100*7*4#
407 BDT	1 GB	675 minutes	30 SMS	30 days	*1100*7*5#
607 BDT	1 GB	1010 minutes	5 SMS	30 days	*1100*7*6#

Internet Packs – Banglalink

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
13 BDT	150 MB	3 days	*121*13#
18 BDT	250 MB	3 days	*121*18#
19 BDT	1 GB 1	7 days	*121*1012#
23 BDT	512 MB	3 days	*121*32#
31 BDT	1 GB	3 days	*121*31#
35 BDT	3 GB 2	3 days	*121*1014#
36 BDT	1.5 GB	3 days	*121*36#
41 BDT	1.5 GB	3 days	*121*41#
49 BDT	2 GB	3 days	*121*49#
51 BDT	1 GB	7 days	*121*51#
58 BDT	3 GB	3 days	*121*58#
64 BDT	4 GB	3 days	*121*64#
73 BDT	5.5 GB	3 days	*121*73#
89 BDT	8 GB	3 days	*121*89#
99 BDT	2 GB	7 days	*121*99#
108 BDT	4 GB	7 days	*121*108#
114 BDT	7 GB	7 days	*121*114#
119 BDT	1.2 GB	30 days	*121*119#
129 BDT	10 GB	7 days	*121*129#
149 BDT	13 GB	7 days	*121*149#
169 BDT	18 GB	7 days	*121*169#
209 BDT	2.5 GB	30 days	*121*209#
249 BDT	3 GB	30 days	*121*249#
299 BDT	6 GB	30 days	*121*299#
399 BDT	12 GB	30 days	*121*399#
499 BDT	40 GB	30 days	*121*499#
699 BDT	45 GB	30 days	*121*699#
999 BDT	55 GB	30 days	*121*999#

¹ for Bip only
² for Bip & IMO only

APN/Internet Settings – Banglalink

• Name: Banglalink 4G
• APN: blweb

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Teletalk Bangladesh

Teletalk Bangladesh, just Teletalk, is the smallest mobile operator in Bangladesh.

It is a state-owned company. Not surprising to some, Teletalk is the worst option out there.

It was so bad that I omitted Teletalk in the previous version of this guide.

However, Teletalk has improved a lot over the years and managed to be the first mobile operator to get a 5G NR license.

But that is probably because the company is state-owned and pulled some strings Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.

Suppose you plan on visiting Dublar Char Island, Jamtola Beach, Katka Sea Beach, or Sundarban.

In that case, you have to go with Teletalk because it has an exclusivity in these places.

While Teletalk has improved its network and coverage, all the other mobile operators are much better options.

Perhaps that will change in the (near) future.

Teletalk uses the following frequencies:

• 2G: 900 MHz & 1800 MHz
• 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
• 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8) & 1800 MHz (Band 3)
• 5G NR: 3500 MHz (n78) – not commecrial yet

This is what you will learn about Teletalk:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Teletalk SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Teletalk Bangladesh

Teletalk has the worst coverage in Bangladesh.

However, 4G/LTE reception is available in all populated areas. Although it may be weak.

Below is Teletalk's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Teletalk Bangladesh

You can get a Teletalk SIM card for 150 BDT in Teletalk stores and service points.

Dial *551# to see your Teletalk phone number.

Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Teletalk Bangladesh

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Teletalk Bangladesh

Teletalk has three data-featured plans:

• Combo Packages (as the name implies)
• Oporajita (data for women)
• Regular Internet Offers (as the name suggests)

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Combo Packages – Teletalk Bangladesh

Price	Data	Local Minutes	Local SMS	Validity	Activation Code
33 BDT	1 GB	25 minutes	10 SMS	4 days	*111*106#
50 BDT	1 GB	55 minutes	50 SMS	7 days	*111*102#
101 BDT	1 GB	150 minutes	120 SMS	30 days	*111*103#
199 BDT	5 GB	250 minutes	300 SMS	30 days	*111*104#
209 BDT	10 GB	100 minutes	50 SMS	30 days	*111*107#
224 BDT	2 GB	370 minutes	20 SMS	30 days	*111*108#
220 BDT	10 GB	350 minutes	100 SMS	30 days	*111*105#
297 BDT	5 GB	450 minutes	50 SMS	30 days	*111*109#
399 BDT	12 GB	500 minutes	500 SMS	30 days	*111*110#
548 BDT	35 GB	800 minutes	150 SMS	30 days	*111*111#
598 BDT	40 GB	900 minutes	100 SMS	30 days	*111*112#
648 BDT	50 GB	1000 minutes	250 SMS	30 days	*111*113#

Oporajita Internet Offers – Teletalk Bangladesh

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
8 BDT	1 GB	7 days	*111*8#
19 BDT	1 GB	3 days	*111*19#
38 BDT	2 GB	7 days	*111*38#

Regular Internet Offers – Teletalk Bangladesh

Price	Data	Validity	Activation Code
9 BDT	100 MB	5 days	*111*9#
26 BDT	500 MB	30 days	*111*26#
27 BDT	1 GB	7 days	*111*27#
44 BDT	3 GB	5 days	*111*44#
49 BDT	1 GB	30 days	*111*49#
66 BDT	3 GB	10 days	*111*66#
78 BDT	3.5 GB	10 days	*111*78#
93 BDT	2 GB	30 days	*111*93#
97 BDT	10 GB	10 days	*111*97#
139 BDT	3 GB	30 days	*111*139#
198 BDT	25 GB	10 days	*111*198#
201 BDT	5 GB	30 days	*111*201#
239 BDT	10 GB	30 days	*111*239#
301 BDT	20 GB	30 days	*111*301#
344 BDT	30 GB	30 days	*111*344#
445 BDT	45 GB	30 days	*111*445#

APN/Internet Settings – Teletalk Bangladesh

• Name: TT-INTERNET
• APN: WAP

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The Preferred Way to Stay Connected When Traveling in Bangladesh

Getting a SIM card from Grameenphone or Banglalink would do you well when considering a Bangladeshi SIM card.