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{{Short description|Bangladeshi 4G wireless broadband operator}}
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{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = Banglalion Communications Ltd.
| name = Banglalion Communications Ltd.
| logo =
| logo = Banglalion.png
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]]
| vector_logo =
| type = [[Privately-held company|Private]]
| industry = [[Telecommunication]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|2008}}<ref name=":a">{{cite web | url=https://businessinspection.com.bd/why-banglalion-failed-in-bd/ | title=Why Banglalion WiMax Failed in Bangladesh? | date=28 February 2022 }}</ref>
| foundation = 2008
| founder = [[Abdul Mannan (politician, born 1942)|Major (Retd.) Abdul Mannan]]
| location = Silver Tower (8th Floor), 52 Gulshan Avenue, Circle-1, Dhaka-1212
| key_people = Major (Retd.) Abdul Mannan, Chairman
| defunct = {{End date and age|2021}}<ref name=":b"/>
| hq_location_city = [[Dhaka]]
Tanzila Mannan, President
| hq_location_country = [[Bangladesh]]
| industry = [[Telecommunication]]
| products = [[Telephony]], [[WiMAX]], [[LTE Advanced]]
| area_served = Countrywide of Bangladesh
| key_people = [[Abdul Mannan (politician, born 1942)|Major (Retd.) Abdul Mannan]] ([[Chairman]])
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| homepage = [http://banglalion4g.com]
| services = {{Plainlist|
*[[Wireless broadband]]
*[[Wi-Max]]
}}<ref name=":b">{{cite web | url=https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/lack-foresight-brings-banglalion-down-368053 | title=Lack of foresight brings Banglalion down | date=8 February 2022 }}</ref>
| owner = Sunman Group<ref name=":a"/>
| num_employees =
| num_employees_year =
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| website = {{URL|www.banglalion4g.com}}
}}
}}
'''Banglalion Communications Ltd''' was a privately held [[Bangladesh]]i [[4G]] [[wireless broadband]] operator. It used [[WiMAX]] technology. It had a nationwide license from the [[Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission]] (BTRC) to provide broadband wireless access services for data, voice and video. Banglalion covered 7 divisional headquarters and 30 major districts of Bangladesh. As of 2022, it does not provide any products.


==History==
'''Banglalion Communications Ltd''' is a private limited company incorporated in [[Bangladesh]] on 5 Nov 2008 under the Companies Act, 1994.<ref name=auctionwinners>[http://www.btrc.gov.bd/licensing/operators/bwa/bwa_auction_winners.php BWA License Auction Winners]</ref> Banglalion Communications Ltd (Banglalion) is the largest [[4G]] [[Wireless Broadband]] operator in Bangladesh which is using WiMAX technology at present and obtained nationwide license from BTRC to provide Broadband Wireless Access services. Banglalion license covers Data, Voice and Video. Banglalion now covers 7 divisional headquarters and 30 major districts of Bangladesh and expanding rapidly with a goal to cover the whole country by the end of 2012. Banglalion is currently the largest [[4G]] network of Bangladesh in terms of coverage, subscriber number and revenue.
Banglalion was founded by Major (Retd.) [[Abdul Mannan (politician, born 1942)|Abdul Mannan]] in 2008, as a subsidiary of Sunamn Group. The company won a [[Broadband wireless access|Broadband Wireless Access]] (BWA) license to provide [[WiMAX]] technology countrywide in an auction held by the [[Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission]] (BTRC) in the September of this year.<ref name=":a"/> The company raised Tk450 crore for its setup, with BDT 171 crore loan from 7 banks of Bangladesh, mainly [[AB Bank]] and BDT 130 crore from bonds.<ref name=":b"/>


By 2011, the operator garnered an overwhelming response with its subscriber count reaching 350,000.<ref name=":b"/> At the end of 2012, Banglalion started to expand its business to the major districts of Bangladesh along with divisional headquarters.<ref name=":a"/> It was the highest bidder, at Tk 2.15 billion ($31.4M as of September 2008), and chose spectrum in the 2585-2620&nbsp;MHz bandwidth.<ref>{{cite news |title=Three firms clinch licenses to operate WiMax |url=http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/cache/cached-news-details-56368.html |newspaper=The Daily Star |date=25 September 2008 |access-date=16 August 2018 |archive-date=17 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817023143/http://archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/cache/cached-news-details-56368.html |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=BTRC hands over BWA services license to BCL |newspaper=The New Nation |date=28 November 2008 |quote=BCL Chairman Major (Retd) Abdul Mannan ... received the license on behalf of the Banglalion ... Banglalion being the highest bidder at Tk 2.15 billion}}</ref> In November 2009, it became the second operator, after Augere, to launch a WiMAX network in Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bangla Lion launches WiMAX too |url=https://bdnews24.com/technology/2009/11/12/bangla-lion-launches-wimax-too |newspaper=bdnews24.com |date=12 November 2009 |access-date=16 August 2018}}</ref>
==Products and services==


As of 2022, it does not provide any products.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-08 |title=Home - Banglalion 4g IT Support |url=https://banglalion4g.com/ |access-date=2022-05-11 |language=en-US}}</ref>
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Banglalion offers both [[Postpaid]] and [[Prepaid mobile phone|Prepaid]] packages for its users. These packages come in different [[Bandwidth (computing)|bandwidth]] and speed limits. Currently, Banglalion along with [[Qubee]], is the highest speed and bandwidth provider in Bangladesh.


==Coverage==
==Services==


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Banglalion used to offer both [[postpaid]] and [[Prepaid mobile phone|prepaid]] packages for its users. These packages came in different [[Bandwidth (computing)|bandwidth]] and speed limits. Banglalion's competitors were Qubee and Ollo.
Banglalion currently covers 8 divisional cities [[Dhaka]], [[Gazipur, Dhaka Division|Gazipur]], [[Chittagong]], [[Sylhet]], [[Rajshahi]], [[Khulna]], [[Rangpur, Bangladesh|Rangpur]] & [[Barisal]].<ref>http://www.banglalionwimax.com/index.php/customer-support/coverage-map</ref> Major areas of Dhaka city is already under its strong network and hoping to spread throughout the entire country by the second quarter of 2013. Banglalion has already made a strong presence in Chittagong by covering most major areas in the city with about 20+ BTSs. Meantime, network rollout in other major cities such as: Munshiganj, Naraynganj, Mymensingh, Comilla, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Satkhira, Bogra, and Cox's Bazar have already begun.


==Origin==
==Coverage==
Banglalion used to cover 7 divisional cities [[Dhaka]], [[Gazipur, Dhaka Division|Gazipur]], [[Chittagong]], [[Sylhet]], [[Rajshahi]], [[Khulna]], [[Rangpur, Bangladesh|Rangpur]] and [[Barisal]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.banglalionwimax.com/index.php/customer-support/coverage-map |title=Coverage Map |access-date=2011-12-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819162506/http://banglalionwimax.com/index.php/customer-support/coverage-map |archive-date=2014-08-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Network had rolled out in other major cities such as [[Munshiganj District|Munshiganj]], [[Narayanganj District|Naraynganj]], [[Rajbari District|Rajbari]], [[Mymensingh]], [[Comilla]], [[Noakhali District|Noakhali]], Laxmipur, [[Satkhira District|Satkhira]], [[Bogra]], and [[Cox's Bazar]].

Banglalion uses modem software and hardware from [[ZTE|ZTE Corporation]]. ZTE Corporation (formerly Zhongxing Telecommunication Equipment Corporation) (SZSE: 000063; SEHK: 0763) is a Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment and systems company headquartered in Shenzhen, [[China]].

==Vision/Mission/Values==

Vision

To be the primary wireless broadband provider for innovative communication and information by meeting the expectations of customers, stakeholder and employees.

Mission

We aspire to provide continuous advanced solutions for both businesses and customers by investing in the future of our people and setting new performance standards.

Values


== Banglalion officially shut down ==
Reliability: High credibility and ethical way of performing tasks.
In 2021, Banglalion's license was revoked and was officially shut down. In December 2020, Banglalion owed BTRC about BDT 205.94 crore. They cannot afford to repay this loan. As a result, despite the license being valid until 2023, Banglalion's license was revoked.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-28 |title=Why Banglalion WiMax Failed in Bangladesh? |url=https://businessinspection.com.bd/why-banglalion-failed-in-bd/ |access-date=2022-06-18 |website=Business Inspection BD |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-02-08 |title=Lack of foresight brings Banglalion down |url=https://www.tbsnews.net/economy/lack-foresight-brings-banglalion-down-368053 |access-date=2022-06-18 |website=The Business Standard |language=en}}</ref>
Empowering People: We make our employees leaders and trendsetters.
Unity: We work as a team and creative unit, which is an essential constituent of our success.
Flexibility: We cherish difference of opinion and constructive criticism by keeping objectives in mind.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==Further reading==
* {{cite news |last=Ahamed |first=Shamim |date=26 December 2013 |title=5 companies to get 4G licenses |url=https://bdnews24.com/business/2013/12/26/5-companies-to-get-4g-licenses |newspaper=bdnews24.com}}
* [http://www.banglalionwimax.com Banglalion Official Site]
* {{cite news |last=Uddin |first=Jamal |date=5 June 2014 |title=WiMAX businesses having bumpy ride after 3G service |url=http://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/public/trade-market/wimax-businesses-having-bumpy-ride-after-3g-service |newspaper=The Financial Express |location=Dhaka}}
* [http://www.banglalionwimax.com/index.php/customer-support/coverage-map Coverage of Banglalion WiMAX]
* {{cite news |last=Islam |first=Muhammad Zahidul |date=12 July 2015 |title=WiMAX operators losing customers as tech shifts |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/business/wimax-operators-losing-customers-tech-shifts-111223 |newspaper=The Daily Star}}
* http://www.btrc.gov.bd/licensing/operators/bwa/bwa_service_provider.php
* {{cite news |last=Islam |first=Muhammad Zahidul |date=30 September 2015 |title=BTRC toughens up on operators for dues |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/business/btrc-toughens-operators-dues-149491 |newspaper=The Daily Star}}
* [http://www.facebook.com/BanglalionCMS Banglalion WiMAX CM Skins]
* {{cite news |title=Banglalion, Qubee to lose licences if dues not paid: BTRC |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/post/60553 |newspaper=The Independent |location=Dhaka |date=19 September 2016}}
* [http://wwwen.zte.com.cn/en/ ZTE Corporation]
* {{cite news |last=Bhuiyan |first=Adnan Hossain |date=11 December 2016 |title=Mobile internet use rises at wireless broadband's cost |url=http://today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd/public/trade-market/mobile-internet-use-rises-at-wireless-broadbands-cost |newspaper=The Financial Express |location=Dhaka}}
* {{cite news |title=BTRC asks IIG operators to reduce 10pc bandwidth supply to Banglalion |url=http://www.theindependentbd.com/arcprint/details/118565/2017-10-13 |newspaper=The Independent |location=Dhaka |date=13 October 2017}}


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Latest revision as of 01:51, 31 August 2024

Banglalion Communications Ltd.
Company typePrivate
IndustryTelecommunication
Founded2008; 16 years ago (2008)[1]
FounderMajor (Retd.) Abdul Mannan
Defunct2021; 3 years ago (2021)[2]
Headquarters
Dhaka
,
Bangladesh
Area served
Countrywide of Bangladesh
Key people
Major (Retd.) Abdul Mannan (Chairman)
Services
[2]
OwnerSunman Group[1]
Websitewww.banglalion4g.com

Banglalion Communications Ltd was a privately held Bangladeshi 4G wireless broadband operator. It used WiMAX technology. It had a nationwide license from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to provide broadband wireless access services for data, voice and video. Banglalion covered 7 divisional headquarters and 30 major districts of Bangladesh. As of 2022, it does not provide any products.

History

[edit]

Banglalion was founded by Major (Retd.) Abdul Mannan in 2008, as a subsidiary of Sunamn Group. The company won a Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) license to provide WiMAX technology countrywide in an auction held by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) in the September of this year.[1] The company raised Tk450 crore for its setup, with BDT 171 crore loan from 7 banks of Bangladesh, mainly AB Bank and BDT 130 crore from bonds.[2]

By 2011, the operator garnered an overwhelming response with its subscriber count reaching 350,000.[2] At the end of 2012, Banglalion started to expand its business to the major districts of Bangladesh along with divisional headquarters.[1] It was the highest bidder, at Tk 2.15 billion ($31.4M as of September 2008), and chose spectrum in the 2585-2620 MHz bandwidth.[3][4] In November 2009, it became the second operator, after Augere, to launch a WiMAX network in Bangladesh.[5]

As of 2022, it does not provide any products.[6]

Services

[edit]

Banglalion used to offer both postpaid and prepaid packages for its users. These packages came in different bandwidth and speed limits. Banglalion's competitors were Qubee and Ollo.

Coverage

[edit]

Banglalion used to cover 7 divisional cities Dhaka, Gazipur, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Khulna, Rangpur and Barisal.[7] Network had rolled out in other major cities such as Munshiganj, Naraynganj, Rajbari, Mymensingh, Comilla, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Satkhira, Bogra, and Cox's Bazar.

Banglalion officially shut down

[edit]

In 2021, Banglalion's license was revoked and was officially shut down. In December 2020, Banglalion owed BTRC about BDT 205.94 crore. They cannot afford to repay this loan. As a result, despite the license being valid until 2023, Banglalion's license was revoked.[8][9]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d "Why Banglalion WiMax Failed in Bangladesh?". 28 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Lack of foresight brings Banglalion down". 8 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Three firms clinch licenses to operate WiMax". The Daily Star. 25 September 2008. Archived from the original on 17 August 2018. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  4. ^ "BTRC hands over BWA services license to BCL". The New Nation. 28 November 2008. BCL Chairman Major (Retd) Abdul Mannan ... received the license on behalf of the Banglalion ... Banglalion being the highest bidder at Tk 2.15 billion
  5. ^ "Bangla Lion launches WiMAX too". bdnews24.com. 12 November 2009. Retrieved 16 August 2018.
  6. ^ "Home - Banglalion 4g IT Support". 2022-01-08. Retrieved 2022-05-11.
  7. ^ "Coverage Map". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
  8. ^ "Why Banglalion WiMax Failed in Bangladesh?". Business Inspection BD. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2022-06-18.
  9. ^ "Lack of foresight brings Banglalion down". The Business Standard. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2022-06-18.

Further reading

[edit]
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