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 (1.40 USD) from Teletalk or 200 BDT (1.90 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: 30th of May 2023.
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.
- Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
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.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup 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 easily accessible to travelers:
- 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 Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).
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
If you want to buy the best SIM card in Bangladesh, I recommend going with Grameenphone or Banglalink. Grameenphone is, overall, the best mobile operator with the best performance. Banglalink is the fastest, but its (4G/LTE) coverage lacks compared to its competitors.
Best eSIM in Bangladesh
Unfortunately, none of the mobile operators offer eSIM (to prepaid customers) in Bangladesh yet.
However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.
The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Bangladesh.
But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.
Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).
So here are the seven best eSIMs for Bangladesh:
- Bangladeshi mobile operators (one offer eSIMs to prepaid customers – read more in my Bangladesh SIM card buying guide)
- Airalo Bangladesh eSIM with four choices between 1 GB and 10 GB (best value for money)
- Holafly Bangladesh eSIM with one 6 GB option (generous data eSIMs)
- Ubigi Bangladesh Plan (most generous data allowance at relatively low prices)
- AIS eSIM2FLY Asia eSIM through SimOptions with one 6 GB option (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported Asian countries (12/32) at a reasonable price but with a short validity – SimOptions does sell other Asian eSIMs, but they are not as good as AIS)
- Ubigi Asia Plans (extensive Asia coverage (24 countries))
- AIS eSIM2FLY Global eSIM through SimOptions with one 6 GB option (eSIM with the most 5G NR supported countries (50/123) at a reasonable price but with a short validity)
Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Bangladesh, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).
If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Bangladesh, you better check out my Bangladesh eSIM buying guide.
It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.
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 = 0.95 USD
- 100 BDT= 0.95 USD
- 1000 BDT = 9.45 USD
- 10 000 BDT = 94.40 USD
For up-to-date BDT:your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.
Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).
I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.
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.
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).
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bangladesh (without personal detail capturing), you can get Bangladesh Fatafati eSIMs from Airalo (four options):
- 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 3 GB/30 days
- 5 GB/30 days
- 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.
If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Airalo Asialink eSIM to be used in 14 Asian countries 1 with six variants:
- 1 GB/7 days
- 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 50 GB/90 days
- 100 GB/180 days
1 currently, newly bought Asialink eSIMs cannot be used in Singapore. Airalo is working on re-including Singapore in its Asialink offering
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!
I have used, and will be using, the Airalo Asialink eSIM in every country it can be used in.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Asialink eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bangladesh.
You can read about them in my Best Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
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
Grameenphone top-up vouchers are sold in Grameenphone stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Bangladesh.
To top up your Grameenphone SIM card, dial *555*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *555*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *566# to check your Grameenphone balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the MyGP app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Grameenphone
Grameenphone has six data-featured prepaid plans:
- Special Offers for new Grameenphone Prepaid Customers (combo for new customers)
- All-Rounder Packs (combo)
- Internet Packs (data)
- Flexiplan (customizable combo)
- Social Packs (social media data)
- Biscope Packs (bioscope app data)
I will list all the prices in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka).
To convert BDT to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Special Offers for new Grameenphone Prepaid Customers – Grameenphone
The Special Offers for new Grameenphone Prepaid customers are combo bundles for new customers with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
| 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 |
All-Rounder Packs – Grameenphone
The All-Rounder Packs are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 BDT | 3.5 GB | 150 minutes | 7 days |
| 218 BDT | 512 MB | 330 minutes | 30 days |
| 299 BDT | 3.5 GB | 250 minutes | 30 days |
| 397 BDT | 8 GB | 300 minutes | 30 days |
| 498 BDT | 12 GB | 350 minutes | 30 days |
| 699 BDT | 20 GB | 700 minutes | 30 days |
| 799 BDT | 35 GB | 800 minutes | 30 days |
| 899 BDT | 50 GB | 1000 minutes | 30 days |
| 998 BDT | 50 GB | 1600 minutes 1 | 30 days |
1 + 500 SMS
Internet Packs – Grameenphone
The Internet Packs are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 23 BDT | Unlimited | 2 hours |
| 34 BDT | Unlimited | 3 hours |
| 38 BDT | 512 MB | 3 days |
| 43 BDT | 1 GB | 3 days |
| 58 BDT | 1.5 GB | 3 days |
| 63 BDT | 3 GB | 3 days |
| 69 BDT | 2.5 GB | 3 days |
| 83 BDT | 6 GB | 3 days |
| 84 BDT | 5 GB | 3 days |
| 98 BDT | 10 GB | 3 days |
| 118 BDT | 15 GB | 3 days |
| 129 BDT | 5 GB | 7 days |
| 134 BDT | 7 GB | 7 days |
| 148 BDT | 7 GB | 7 days |
| 159 BDT | 10 GB | 7 days |
| 164 BDT | 14 GB | 7 days |
| 179 BDT | 15 GB | 7 days |
| 198 BDT | 20 GB | 7 days |
| 319 BDT | 7 GB | 30 days |
| 359 BDT | 10 GB | 30 days |
| 398 BDT | 15 GB | 30 days |
| 399 BDT | 30 GB | 30 days |
| 497 BDT | 45 GB | 30 days |
| 499 BDT | 30 GB | 30 days |
| 549 BDT | 15 GB | Unlimited |
| 598 BDT | 60 GB | 30 days |
| 599 BDT | 45 GB | 30 days |
| 398 BDT | 60 GB | 30 days |
| 749 BDT | 90 GB | 30 days |
| 1199 BDT | 40 GB | Unlimited |
Flexiplan – Grameenphone
The Flexiplan is a customizable combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
The Social Pack are with data bundles (without 5G NR access).
| Price | Plan | App Data | App(s) | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 BDT | HoiChoi 1.3 GB | 1.3 GB | HoiChoi | 3 days |
| 17 BDT | Social Pack | 512 MB | Facebook & Twitter | 3 days |
| 25 BDT | HoiChoi 1.3 GB | 1.3 GB | HoiChoi | 3 days |
| 31 BDT | Social Pack | 750 MB | Facebook & Twitter | 7 days |
| 51 BDT | HoiChoi 1.3 GB | 1.3 GB | HoiChoi | 30 days |
| 97 BDT | Social Pack | 1.5 GB | Facebook & Twitter | 30 days |
| 158 BDT | Streaming Pack | 6 GB | N/A | 7 days |
| 358 BDT | Streaming Pack | 8 GB | N/A | 30 days |
Bioscope Packs – Grameenphone
| Price | Bioscope Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 21 BDT | 2.6 GB | 3 days |
| 31 BDT | 2.6 GB | 7 days |
| 51 BDT | 2.6 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:
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bangladesh (without personal detail capturing), you can get eSIMs from Holafly (one option):
The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!
No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.
If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asia nations, consider the Holafly Asia eSIM to be used in 11 Asian countries with two variants:
- 6 GB/15 days (max. 500 MB/day)
- 10 GB/30 days (max. 500 MB/day)
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!
Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bangladesh.
You can read about them in my Best Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Skitto
Skitto top-ups, with Grameenphone's Flexiload, are sold in grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Bangladesh.
The following (online) top-ups are available:
| Top-Up | Validity |
|---|---|
| 10 BDT – 150 BDT | 30 days |
| 151 BDT – 299 BDT | 45 days |
| 300 BDT – 1000 BDT | 365 days |
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
If the retailer needs help, this is the USSD code for the retailer: *666*YourPhoneNumber*ReloadAmount*Retailer'sFlexiloadPIN#.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *121# to check your Skitto balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the Skitto app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Skitto
Skitto has only one data-featured prepaid plan, which is the Data Packs (without 5G NR access).
I will list all the prices in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka).
To convert BDT to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
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.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bangladesh (without personal detail capturing), you can get Bangladesh Fatafati eSIMs from Airalo (four options):
- 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 3 GB/30 days
- 5 GB/30 days
- 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.
If you plan on visiting other countries in Asia and others in other regions or continents, consider the Airalo Discover Global eSIM to be used in 85+ countries worldwide with five variants:
- 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 3 GB/15 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 GB/60 days
- 20 GB/180 days
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!
From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Discover Global eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bangladesh.
You can read about them in my Best Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
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
Robi top-up vouchers are sold in Robi stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Bangladesh.
To top up your Robi SIM card, dial *111*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *111*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *1# to check your Robi balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the My Robi app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Robi
Robi has four data-featured prepaid plans:
- Combo Packs
- Stratch Card Plan (combo)
- Bundle and Combo Packs (combo)
- Volume Packs (data)
All Robi plans can be activated by dialing *4#.
I will list all the prices in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka).
To convert BDT to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Combo Packs – Robi
The Combo Packs are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 BDT | 1 GB | 30 minutes | 7 days |
| 124 BDT | 2 GB | 30 minutes | 7 days |
| 149 BDT | 1 GB | 100 minutes | 7 days |
| 154 BDT | 2 GB | 30 minutes | 15 days |
| 196 BDT | 3 GB | 100 minutes | 7 days |
| 197 BDT | 1 GB | 20 minutes | 30 days |
| 269 BDT | 3 GB | 100 minutes | 30 days |
| 397 BDT | 8 GB | 200 minutes | 30 days |
| 459 BDT | 22 GB | 600 minutes | 15 days |
| 548 BDT | 15 GB | 350 minutes | 30 days |
| 559 BDT | 40 GB | 700 minutes | 15 days |
| 719 BDT | 22 GB | 600 minutes | 30 days |
| 769 BDT | 40 GB | 700 minutes | 15 days |
| 799 BDT | 40 GB | 600 minutes | 30 days |
| 899 BDT | 40 GB | 700 minutes | 30 days |
| 949 BDT | 50 GB | 1000 minutes | 15 days |
| 998 BDT | 50 GB | 1000 minutes | 30 days |
Stratch Card Plan – Robi
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 BDT | 200 MB | 15 minutes | 7 days |
Bundle and Combo Packs – Robi
The Bundle and Combo Packs are, as the name implies, combo plans with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198 BDT | 1 GB | 250 minutes | 30 days |
| 249 BDT | 2 GB | 30 minutes | 30 days |
| 322 BDT | 512 MB | 525 minutes | 15 days |
| 324 BDT | 512 MB | 525 minutes | 30 days |
| 358 BDT | 1 GB | 530 minutes | 30 days |
| 407 BDT | 1 GB | 650 minutes | 30 days |
| 409 BDT | 18 GB | 400 minutes | 15 days |
| 499 BDT | 12 GB | 300 minutes | 30 days |
| 609 BDT | 1 GB | 1000 minutes | 30 days |
| 1498 BDT | 75 GB | 1400 minutes | 30 days |
Volume Packs – Robi
The Volume Packs are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
| Price | Data | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| 38 BDT | 712 MB | 3 days |
| 41 BDT | 812 MB | 3 days |
| 46 BDT | 912 MB | 3 days |
| 57 BDT | 1.5 GB | 3 days |
| 63 BDT | 2 GB | 3 days |
| 76 BDT | 3 GB | 3 days |
| 84 BDT | 612 MB | 7 days |
| 89 BDT | 5 GB | 3 days |
| 96 BDT | 8 GB | 3 days |
| 107 BDT | 6 GB | 3 days |
| 114 BDT | 3 GB | 7 days |
| 123 BDT | 612 MB | 15 days |
| 129 BDT | 2.5 GB | 7 days |
| 131 BDT | 5 GB | 7 days |
| 148 BDT | 8 GB | 7 days |
| 164 BDT | 6 GB | 7 days |
| 171 BDT | 2 GB | 15 days |
| 178 BDT | 16 GB | 7 days |
| 189 BDT | 812 MB | 7 days |
| 209 BDT | 15 GB | 15 days |
| 279 BDT | 16 GB | 15 days |
| 299 BDT | 6 GB | 30 days |
| 319 BDT | 7 GB | 365 days |
| 359 BDT | 18 GB 1 | 15 days |
| 399 BDT | 15 GB | 30 days |
| 469 BDT | 50 GB | 15 days |
| 497 BDT | 16 GB | 30 days |
| 549 BDT | 35 GB | 30 days |
| 598 BDT | 45 GB | 30 days |
| 698 BDT | 50 GB | 30 days |
1 + 400 minutes
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.
Dial *2# to see your Airtel phone number.
Dial *121# to access the Airtel menu.
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:
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bangladesh (without personal detail capturing), you can get eSIMs from Holafly (one option):
The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!
No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.
If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Airalo Asialink eSIM to be used in 14 Asian countries 1 with six variants:
- 1 GB/7 days
- 3 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 50 GB/90 days
- 100 GB/180 days
1 currently, newly bought Asialink eSIMs cannot be used in Singapore. Airalo is working on re-including Singapore in its Asialink offering
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!
I have used, and will be using, the Airalo Asialink eSIM in every country it can be used in.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Asialink eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bangladesh.
You can read about them in my Best Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Airtel Bangladesh
Airtel top-up vouchers are sold in Robi-Airtel (Experience) Centers, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Bangladesh.
To top up your Airtel SIM card, dial *121# and follow the instructions.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *1# or *121# to check your Airtel balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the My Airtel – Bangladesh app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Airtel Bangladesh
Airtel has three data-featured prepaid 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#.
I will list all the prices in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka).
To convert BDT to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Internet Packages – Airtel Bangladesh
The Internet Packages are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 BDT | 512 MB | N/A | 3 days |
| 36 BDT | 700 MB | 15 minutes | 3 days |
| 38 BDT | 712 MB | N/A | 3 days |
| 44 BDT | 1 GB | 10 minutes | 3 days |
| 49 BDT | 1.4 GB | N/A | 3 days |
| 57 BDT | 1.5 GB | N/A | 3 days |
| 61 BDT | 1 GB | N/A | 7 days |
| 63 BDT | 2 GB | N/A | 3 days |
| 67 BDT | 1.5 GB | 25 minutes | 3 days |
| 68 BDT | 2.5 GB | N/A | 3 days |
| 76 BDT | 3 GB | N/A | 3 days |
| 79 BDT | 2 GB | 30 minutes | 3 days |
| 89 BDT | 5 GB | N/A | 3 days |
| 98 BDT | 1.5 GB | 25 minutes | 7 days |
| 129 BDT | 2.5 GB | N/A | 7 days |
| 132 BDT | 612 MB | N/A | 30 days |
| 148 BDT | 8 GB | N/A | 7 days |
| 149 BDT | 1.5 GB | 100 minutes | 7 days |
| 164 BDT | 6 GB | N/A | 7 days |
| 178 BDT | 16 GB | N/A | 7 days |
| 198 BDT | 1.5 GB | N/A | 30 days |
| 219 BDT | 3 GB | 150 minutes | 30 days |
| 249 BDT | 2 GB | 30 minutes | 30 days |
| 269 BDT | 3 GB | 100 minutes | 30 days |
| 293 BDT | 4 GB | 475 minutes | 3 days |
| 295 BDT | 4 GB | 475 minutes | 7 days |
| 297 BDT | 5 GB | 150 minutes | 30 days |
| 298 BDT | 4 GB | 475 minutes | 30 days |
| 299 BDT | 6 GB | N/A | 30 days |
| 344 BDT | 5 GB | N/A | 30 days |
| 348 BDT | 6 GB | 200 minutes | 30 days |
| 397 BDT | 8 GB | 200 minutes | 30 days |
| 399 BDT | 15 GB | N/A | 15 days |
| 497 BDT | 16 GB | N/A | 30 days |
| 499 BDT | 12 GB | 300 minutes | 30 days |
| 548 BDT | 15 GB | 350 minutes | 30 days |
| 599 BDT | 18 GB | 400 minutes | 30 days |
| 601 BDT | 1 GB | 1000 minutes | 3 days |
| 603 BDT | 1 GB | 1000 minutes | 15 days |
| 648 BDT | 25 GB | 500 minutes | 30 days |
| 719 BDT | 30 GB | 600 minutes | 30 days |
MyPlan – Airtel Bangladesh
| Price | Plan | App Data | App | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 BDT | 512 MB | 512 MB | Facebook & Instagram | 3 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.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bangladesh (without personal detail capturing), you can get Bangladesh Fatafati eSIMs from Airalo (four options):
- 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 3 GB/30 days
- 5 GB/30 days
- 10 GB/30 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).
No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.
If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asia nations, consider the Holafly Asia eSIM to be used in 11 Asian countries with two variants:
- 6 GB/15 days (max. 500 MB/day)
- 10 GB/30 days (max. 500 MB/day)
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!
Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bangladesh.
You can read about them in my Best Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Banglalink
Banglalink top-up vouchers are sold in Banglalink stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Bangladesh.
To top up your Banglalink SIM card, dial *123*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *123*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *124# to check your Banglalink balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the MyBL app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Banglalink
Banglalink has thrtee data-feautured prepaid plans:
- Bundles (combo)
- Mixed Packs (combo)
- Internet Packs (data)
I will list all the prices in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka).
To convert BDT to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Bundles – Banglalink
The Bundles are combo plans with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
| 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 | 200 MB | 20 minutes | N/A | 3 days | *166*28# |
| 30 BDT | N/A | N/A | 500 SMS | 30 days | *121*30# |
| 38 BDT | 300 MB | 30 minutes | N/A | 3 days | *121*38# |
| 44 BDT | 512 MB | 30 minutes | N/A | 3 days | *121*44# |
| 67 BDT | 2 GB | 30 minutes | N/A | 3 days | *121*67# |
| 72 BDT | 200 MB | 20 minutes | N/A | 7 days | *121*6072# |
| 82 BDT | 300 MB | 30 minutes | N/A | 7 days | *121*6082# |
| 95 BDT | 4 GB | 150 minutes | N/A | 3 days | *121*95# |
| 98 BDT | 2 GB | 30 minutes | N/A | 7 days | *121*98# |
| 105 BDT | 200 MB | 20 minutes | N/A | 15 days | *121*6105# |
| 110 BDT | 4 GB | 150 minutes | N/A | 7 days | *121*110# |
| 115 BDT | 300 MB | 30 minutes | N/A | 15 days | *121*6115# |
| 124 BDT | 1 GB | 30 minutes | N/A | 7 days | *121*124# |
| 138 BDT | 200 MB | 20 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*6138# |
| 142 BDT | 1 GB | 30 minutes | N/A | 15 days | *121*142# |
| 145 BDT | 300 MB | 30 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*6145# |
| 158 BDT | 512 MB | 30 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*158# |
| 179 BDT | 4 GB | 150 minutes | N/A | 15 days | *121*179# |
| 198 BDT | 2 GB | 30 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*198# |
| 248 BDT | 4 GB | 150 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*248# |
| 273 BDT | 8 GB | 200 minutes | N/A | 15 days | *121*273# |
| 289 BDT | 12 GB | 450 minutes | N/A | 15 days | *121*289# |
| 298 BDT | 5 GB | 150 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*298# |
| 348 BDT | 8 GB | 200 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*348# |
| 398 BDT | 12 GB | 450 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*398# |
| 479 BDT | 15 GB | 350 minutes | N/A | 15 days | *121*473# |
| 498 BDT | 15 GB | 350 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*498# |
| 573 BDT | 20 GB | 400 minutes | N/A | 15 days | *121*573# |
| 598 BDT | 20 GB | 400 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*598# |
| 673 BDT | 30 GB | 700 minutes | N/A | 15 days | *121*673# |
| 698 BDT | 30 GB | 700 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*698# |
| 755 BDT | 40 GB | 800 minutes | N/A | 15 days | *121*755# |
| 798 BDT | 40 GB | 800 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*798# |
| 816 BDT | 50 GB | 1000 minutes | N/A | 15 days | *121*816# |
| 898 BDT | 50 GB | 1000 minutes | N/A | 30 days | *121*898# |
Mixed Packs – Banglalink
The Mixed Packs are combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access) and minutes.
| Price | Data | Minutes | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 BDT | 25 MB | 33 minutes | 3 days | *121*24# |
| 28 BDT | 300 MB | 30 minutes | 3 days | *121*28# |
| 29 BDT | 300 MB | 40 minutes | 3 days | Scratch card |
| 38 BDT | 512 MB | 40 minutes | 3 days | *12138# |
| 72 BDT | 300 MB | 30 minutes | 7 days | *121*6072# |
| 73 BDT | 300 MB | 40 minutes | 7 days | *1216073# |
| 82 BDT | 512 MB | 40 minutes | 7 days | *1216082# |
| 105 BDT | 300 MB | 30 minutes | 15 days | *121*6105# |
| 106 BDT | 300 MB | 40 minutes | 15 days | *1216106# |
| 115 BDT | 512 MB | 40 minutes | 15 days | *1216115# |
| 138 BDT | 300 MB | 30 minutes | 30 days | *121*6138# |
| 139 BDT | 300 MB | 40 minutes | 30 days | *121*6139# |
| 168 BDT | 1024 MB | 25 minutes | 30 days | *121*168# |
| 218 BDT | 1024 MB | 250 minutes | 30 days | *121*218# |
| 407 BDT | 1024 MB | 575 minutes | 30 days | *121407# |
| 328 BDT | 1024 MB | 445 minutes | 30 days | *121*328# |
| 607 BDT | 1024 MB | 800 minutes | 30 days | *121*607# |
Internet Packs – Banglalink
The Internet Packs are data bundles (without 5G NR access).
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 BDT | 100 MB | 3 days | *121*9# |
| 18 BDT | 200 MB | 3 days | *121*18# |
| 19 BDT | 300 MB | 3 days | *121*1012# |
| 22 BDT | 4 GB | 2 hours | *121*32# |
| 29 BDT | 1 GB | 3 days | 121*1329# |
| 33 BDT | 6 GB | 3 hours | *121*33# |
| 36 BDT | 512 MB | 3 days | *121*36# |
| 42 BDT | 1 GB | 3 days | *121*42# |
| 46 BDT | 2 GB | 7 days | *121*46# |
| 49 BDT | 1.5 GB | 3 days | *121*49# |
| 51 BDT | 512 MB | 7 days | *121*51# |
| 52 BDT | 1 GB | 3 days | *121*5052# |
| 54 BDT | 3 GB | 3 days | *121*54# |
| 58 BDT | 2 GB | 3 days | *121*58# |
| 63 BDT | 200 MB | 15 days | *121*63# |
| 68 BDT | 3 GB | 3 days | *121*68# |
| 76 BDT | 300 MB | 30 days | *121*76# |
| 76 BDT | 4 GB | 15 days | *121*1676# |
| 89 BDT | 8 GB | 3 days | *121*89# |
| 91 BDT | 512 MB | 15 days | *121*91# |
| 96 BDT | 5 GB | 30 days | *121*96# |
| 99 BDT | 2 GB | 7 days | *121*99# |
| 99 BDT | 3 GB | 30 days | *121*1999# |
| 114 BDT | 2 GB | 7 days | *121*114# |
| 116 BDT | 1 GB | 15 days | *121*116# |
| 122 BDT | 3 GB | 7 days | *121*122# |
| 129 BDT | 5 GB | 7 days | *121*129# |
| 139 BDT | 8 GB | 7 days | *121*139# |
| 141 BDT | 1 GB | 30 days | *121*141# |
| 149 BDT | 11 GB | 7 days | *121*149# |
| 169 BDT | 15 GB | 7 days | *121*169# |
| 194 BDT | 2 GB | 15 days | *121*1194# |
| 199 BDT | 30 GB | 7 days | *121*199# |
| 204 BDT | 3 GB | 15 days | *121*1204# |
| 208 BDT | 11 GB | 15 days | *121*208# |
| 209 BDT | 1.5 GB | 30 days | *121*209# |
| 219 BDT | 15 GB | 15 days | *121*219# |
| 239 BDT | 2 GB | 30 days | *121*239# |
| 244 BDT | 5 GB | 15 days | *121*5244# |
| 249 BDT | 3 GB | 30 days | *121*249# |
| 299 BDT | 5 GB | 30 days | *121*299# |
| 306 BDT | 5 GB | 365 days | *121*306# |
| 349 BDT | 30 GB | 15 days | *121*349# |
| 388 BDT | 10 GB | 30 days | *121*5388# |
| 389 BDT | 30 GB | 30 days | *121*389# |
| 399 BDT | 15 GB | 30 days | *121*399# |
| 449 BDT | 25 GB | 30 days | *121*449# |
| 462 BDT | 35 GB | 15 days | *121*462# |
| 497 BDT | 45 GB | 30 days | *121*497# |
| 499 BDT | 35 GB | 30 days | *121*499# |
| 512 BDT | 50 GB | 15 days | *121*512# |
| 542 BDT | 60 GB | 15 days | *121*542# |
| 547 BDT | 15 GB | 3650 days | *121*547# |
| 599 BDT | 50 GB | 30 days | *121*599# |
| 619 BDT | 60 GB | 30 days | *121*619# |
| 699 BDT | 60 GB | 30 days | *121*699# |
| 1199 BDT | 40 GB | 3650 days | *121*1199# |
APN/Internet Settings – Banglalink
- Name: Banglalink 4G
- APN: blweb
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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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.
- Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Bangladesh (without personal detail capturing), you can get eSIMs from Holafly (one option):
The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!
No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.
If you plan on visiting other countries in Asia and others in other regions or continents, consider the Airalo Discover Global eSIM to be used in 85+ countries worldwide with five variants:
- 1 GB/7 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 3 GB/15 days – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 5 GB/30 days – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- 10 GB/60 days
- 20 GB/180 days
Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!
From 2023 on, my goal is to test this eSIM in all eligible countries.
- Be sure to check out my Airalo Discover Global eSIM review for my insights!
Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Bangladesh.
You can read about them in my Best Bangladesh eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.
Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Teletalk Bangladesh
Teletalk top-up vouchers are sold in Teletalk stores and Service Points, Paywell Recharge Points, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Bangladesh.
To top up your Teletalk SIM card, dial *151*VoucherCode#.
For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial *151*123456#.
You can also tell the salesperson how much credit you want, your phone number, pay, and they will top up your SIM card with the POS system.
You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.
Dial *152# to check your Teletalk balance.
You can also top up and check your balance on the MyTeletalk app (Android/iOS).
Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Teletalk Bangladesh
Teletalk has three data-featured prepaid plans:
- Combo Packages
- Oporajita (data for women)
- Regular Internet Offers (data)
I will list all the prices in BDT (Bangladeshi Taka).
To convert BDT to your currency (let's say INR – Indian Rupee) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.
Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.
Combo Packages – Teletalk Bangladesh
The Combo Packages are, as the name implies, combo bundles with data (without 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.
| Price | Data | Local Minutes | Local SMS | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 BDT | 1 GB | 25 minutes | 10 SMS | 3 days | *111*106# |
| 50 BDT | 1 GB | 55 minutes | 50 SMS | 7 days | *111*102# |
| 101 BDT | 1.2 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 | 350 minutes | 20 SMS | 30 days | *111*108# |
| 297 BDT | 5 GB | 450 minutes | 50 SMS | 30 days | *111*109# |
| 299 BDT | 10 GB | 350 minutes | 100 SMS | 30 days | *111*105# |
| 399 BDT | 12 GB | 500 minutes | 350 SMS | 30 days | *111*110# |
| 548 BDT | 35 GB | 800 minutes | 100 SMS | 30 days | *111*111# |
| 598 BDT | 40 GB | 900 minutes | 100 SMS | 30 days | *111*112# |
| 648 BDT | 50 GB | 1000 minutes | 200 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
The Regular Internet Offers are data (without 5G NR access).
| Price | Data | Validity | Activation Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 BDT | 100 MB | 3 days | *111*9# |
| 21 BDT | 1 GB | 3 days | *111*534# |
| 25 BDT | 500 MB | 7 days | *111*718# |
| 27 BDT | 1 GB | 7 days | *111*27# |
| 39 BDT | 500 MB | 30 days | *111*503# |
| 38 BDT | 1 GB | 15 days | *111*720# |
| 44 BDT | 3 GB | 3 days | *111*44# |
| 59 BDT | 1 GB | 30 days | *111*49# |
| 69 BDT | 4 GB | 7 days | *111*66# |
| 78 BDT | 5 GB | 7 days | 111*511# |
| 93 BDT | 2 GB | 30 days | *111*93# |
| 97 BDT | 12 GB | 7 days | *111*97# |
| 98 BDT | 3 GB | 15 days | *111*798# |
| 119 BDT | 4 GB | 15 days | *111*766# |
| 127 BDT | 6 GB | Unlimited | *111*127# |
| 139 BDT | 3 GB | 30 days | *111*139# |
| 152 BDT | 20 GB | 15 days | *111*752# |
| 159 BDT | 25 GB | 15 days | *111*198# |
| 189 BDT | 30 GB | 15 days | *111*389# |
| 201 BDT | 5 GB | 30 days | *111*532# |
| 239 BDT | 10 GB | 30 days | *111*550# |
| 259 BDT | 45 GB | 15 days | *111*446# |
| 301 BDT | 20 GB | 30 days | *111*552# |
| 309 BDT | 26 GB | Unlimited | *111*309# |
| 319 BDT | 25 GB | 30 days | *111*200# |
| 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
Note: leave anything not mentioned above untouched.
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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.
Local Prepaid SIM Card in Other Asian Countries
Visiting other countries in Asia? Check out my region-specific SIM card buying guides:
- Central Asia
- East Asia
- (Middle East)
- South Asia
- Southeast Asia (revamped in September 2022)
- West Asia
Or check out my SIM card buying guides for individual Asian countries:
Going to other places around the world? Then you should also check out my sim card buying guides for other destinations around the world.
Next Steps to Enhance Your Travel Experiences
Looking for the next steps to enhance your phone travel experiences? Here is what to do:
Support Phone Travel Wiz
It takes a lot of time to analyze, translate & review the SIM card options worldwide (especially to test them out).
Your support helps me keep producing impartial content by eliminating the need to recommend international SIM cards as the best local SIM card (but some of them CAN be useful).
Every Ko-Fi donation, one-time or monthly, helps me to spend more time creating local SIM card buying guides.
Check Out My Resource Page
Looking for the best companies and gadgets to enhance your travel experience?
Check out my travel resources page for the best companies to use when you travel!
Save money with international SIM cards, on plane tickets, bus rides, cruises & accommodation.
Besides that, I also list services and items I use to make my life easier – and I believe they will help you too!
Start Your Own Online Business – Make Money While Traveling
Do you want to learn how I started an online business that allows me to generate income while traveling?
In my starting an online business guide, I tell you which tools, services & products I have for this site and my YouTube channel.
If I can start a business about something I am passionate about (phone travel), then you can do it too!
Learn About Your Phone Travel Options
You can buy local prepaid SIM cards, international SIM cards, mobile hotspots, or roam internationally.
Each of these options has its pros and cons. Learn more about them, and find the best option for you.
Phone Travel Tips, Tricks & Hacks
I have written many articles with tips and hacks to save money on mobile costs while abroad. You surely want to check them out!
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