Grameenphone launches 5G network

Grameenphone (GP) launched 5G network on trial basis in Dhaka and Chattogram on Tuesday (July 26).

Yasir Azman, CEO of the telecom operator, and GP management experienced the trial at the innovation lab of GP House. The innovation lab is designed to test and experience 5G use cases phase by phase.

Besides, the company aims to trial 5G in the rest of the other divisional cities very soon.

According to the statement, the breakthrough 5G technology unleashes never-before-seen opportunities for industrial uses, advancing societies and dramatically enhancing day-to-day experiences to create a brighter, safer, and more sustainable future.

With this accomplishment, the digital connectivity partner and the tech-service leader of the country is en route to contributing further to the next smart-Bangladesh ambition.

Marking the occasion, Yasir Azman said, “We thank the government, regulator, network partners, eco-system players, and our teams for making the future of connectivity - 5G a possibility. We look forward to greater collaboration and consultation in developing viable use cases and addressing challenges for 5G.”

GP in partnership with Huawei and ZTE is playing the role of a digital enabler, unravelling new possibilities and accelerating the digital revolution in Bangladesh.