Robi Axiata PLC. has become the first operator in Bangladesh to officially launch commercial 5G services on the 1st of September. This marks a new milestone in the country's telecommunications sector. The formal launch took place at Robi's corporate office in Dhaka.
The launch of 5G marks the beginning of a new chapter in Bangladesh's digital transformation. With its high-speed bandwidth, ultra-low latency, and massive device connectivity, 5G will unlock opportunities across emerging fields such as smart cities, telemedicine, augmented and virtual reality, and cloud gaming.
Special Assistant to the Hon'ble Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, BTRC Chairman Major General (retd.) Md Emdad ul Bari, Shish Haider Chowdhury, ndc, Secretary ICT Division, BTRC Commissioner, Spectrum Management, Mahmud Hossain, Director General, Spectrum Management, Brig. Gen. Md. Aminul Hoque, Director General, Engineering and Operations, Brig. Gen. Shafiul Azam Parvez, M. Riyaaz Rasheed, Acting CEO of Robi Axiata PLC., Robi's Chief Commercial Officer, Shihab Ahmad, Chief Corporate and Regulatory Officer, Shahed Alam along with other high officials were present at the launching program.
