Robi, Bangladesh’s second-largest mobile operator, is expected to introduce 5G today in selected areas of Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet.
This event signifies the first commercial 5G launch by a mobile operator in Bangladesh.
Officials have indicated that the initial rollout in Dhaka will cover Shahbagh, Fakirapool, and the Robi office premises.Users equipped with 5G-compatible devices should be able to access the new service in these areas this afternoon. Robi has chosen not to provide any comments.
The country’s first 5G demonstration took place on July 25, 2018, at the Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka, a collaboration between Robi and Huawei. On December 12, 2018, the state-owned operator Teletalk initiated experimental 5G services in six locations.
In 2022, Grameenphone carried out extensive trials, including initial use-case demonstrations in Dhaka and Chattogram, followed by trial runs in all eight divisional cities.
Despite these early efforts, the commercial rollout of 5G in Bangladesh faced delays due to infrastructure challenges. India launched its commercial 5G services on October 1, 2022.
According to the Ericsson Mobility Report (Q1 2025), global 5G subscriptions exceeded 2.4 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and are expected to approach 2.9 billion by the end of the year.
