Telephone numbers in Bangladesh
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| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Regulator | Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission |
| Numbering plan type | Closed |
| Numbering plan | National Numbering Plan - 2017 |
| Last updated | 31 July 2017 |
| Country code | +880 |
| International access | 001, 002 |
| Long-distance | 0 |
The country calling code of Bangladesh is +880.[1]
The dial plan type in Bangladesh is closed, and "0" is the Trunk prefix.
When dialling a Bangladesh number from inside Bangladesh, the format is:
"0 – Area/operator code (X) – subscriber number (N)"
When dialling a Bangladesh number from abroad, the format is:
"+880 – Area/operator code (X) – subscriber number (N)"
The subscriber number is the number unique to each individual telephone/mobile following the area/operator code. The Area/operator codes in Bangladesh are listed below, with a typical number format, where "X" denotes the Area/Operator code and "N" denotes the individual subscriber's telephone/mobile number.+447448340229
Mobile network operators
[edit]Typical format for a mobile phone number when dialed from locally 01XNN-NNNNNN and for international call is +880 1XNN-NNNNNN (where X is operator code and N is subscriber number). Operator code for mobile network operators are:
| Prefix | Operator |
|---|---|
| +88 010 | Spare |
| +88 011 | Citycell (closed in 2016) |
| +88 012 | Spare |
| +88 013 | Grameenphone |
| +88 014 | Banglalink |
| +88 015 | Teletalk |
| +88 016 | Airtel (Robi Axiata) |
| +88 017 | Grameenphone |
| +88 018 | Robi Axiata |
| +88 019 | Banglalink |
After 2018, when MNP was introduced in Bangladesh customers can switch their operator with their existing phone number including their operator code.
Fixed line network operators
[edit]Private/Public switched telephone network (PSTN)
[edit]Typical format for a private fixed line telephone number is +880 XXNN-NNNNNN.
035 – Bangla Phone 036 – Telebarta 037 – National Phone 038 – PeoplesTel 044 – RanksTel 060 – Bijoy Phone 064 – Onetel 066 – Dhaka Phone 042 - Sheba Phone
- Typical format for a BTCL line number in Dhaka +880-2-N-NNNN-NNNN.
- Typical format for a BTCL line number elsewhere +880-XXX-NNN-NNNN.
BTCL new telephone number
[edit]- Typical format for a new BTCL telephone number is +8802XNN-NNNNNN (where X is zone code and N is subscriber number).
| Zone Code | Zone Name | Areas Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 022 | Central zone | Dhaka City, Narayanganj City, Gazipur City, Narshingdi City, Tongi, Tungipara |
| 023 | South-East zone | Chittagong District, Chandpur District, Feni District, Comilla District and nearby districts |
| 024 | South-West zone | Khulna District, Barishal District and nearby districts |
| 025 | North-West zone | Rajshahi District, Rangpur District and nearby districts |
| 029 | North-East zone | Sylhet District, Mymensingh District, Manikganj District, Sherpur District, Jamalpur District and nearby districts |
IP telephony service providers (IPTSP)
[edit]- Typical format for an IP telephone number is +880-96XX-NNNNNN (where XX is provider code and N is subscriber number). Licensed providers include:[2]
| Prefix | ISP / Provider |
|---|---|
| 9601 | UberNet |
| 9602 | BTEL |
| 9603 | Royal Green Online |
| 9604 | Fusion Net |
| 9606 | Agni Systems |
| 9609 | BEXIMCO Online |
| 9610 | ADN Telecom |
| 9611 | AmberIT (Dhakacom Ltd.) |
| 9612 | MetroNet |
| 9613 | Getco Online |
| 9614 | NextFone |
| 9617 | Ranks IIT |
| 9619 | Chittagong Online |
| 9633 | IDEA Networks & Communications |
| 9636 | Nreach-Net+880 ********73 |
| 9638 | Brilliant Connect (Intercloud Ltd.) |
| 9639 | ICC Communication |
| 9640 | Red Data |
| 9642 | SSD Tech |
| 9643 | Race Online |
| 9644 | Icon Infotec |
| 9645 | Digicon Telecommunication |
| 9646 | Cosmopolitan Communications (CCL) |
| 9647 | Weblink Communications |
| 9648 | Premium Connectivity |
| 9649 | Sarkar Communication |
| 9654 | Tele Bangla+880 ********73
|
| 9666 | Kotha (BDCOM online) |
| 9669 | ConnectBD |
| 9677 | BRACNet |
| 9678 | Dial (Link3) |
| 9696 | Alaap (BTCL) |
| 9697 | Alaap (BTCL) |
Special Numbers
[edit]| Number | Service Description | Notes / Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 333 | Central Helpline of Bangladesh | |
| 999 | Emergency services | |
| 106 | Anti Corruption Commission | |
| 102 | Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence | |
| 131 | Bangladesh Railway | |
| 121 | Customer care for mobile network operators | |
| 105 | NID Services | |
| 158 | Customer complaints for all mobile network operators | |
| 5012 | News | |
| 152 | International Trunk call booking | |
| 14 | Time | BTCL |
| 109 | Violence Against Women and Children prevention Helpline | [3] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Orange Book, Volume 2, Part 2, International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee, International Telecommunication Union, 1977, page 49
- ^ "IPTSP Information". Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.
- ^ "National Helpline Centre for Violence against Women and Children". www.nhc.gov.bd. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
External links
[edit]- useful numbers in Bangladesh
- Nationwide dialing codes – BTCL
- National Numberplan listed at ITU - See paragraph 2.1.3 for IDP which is 001 or 002
