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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.
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.


== Area and operator codes ==
== Mobile network operators ==

'''Mobile network operators'''


Typical format for a mobile phone number when dialed inside county is ''01XNN-NNNNNN'' and when dialed outside county ''+880 1XNN-NNNNNN'' is used (where X is operator code and N is subscriber number).
Typical format for a mobile phone number when dialed inside county is ''01XNN-NNNNNN'' and when dialed outside county ''+880 1XNN-NNNNNN'' is used (where X is operator code and N is subscriber number).
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When [[Mobile Number Portability|MNP]] was introduced in 2018, subscriber can port their operator without changing number.
When [[Mobile Number Portability|MNP]] was introduced in 2018, subscriber can port their operator without changing number.


'''Private Fixed line network operators'''
== Fixed line network operators==

=== Private Public switched telephone network (PSTN) ===


Typical format for a fixed line telephone number is ''+880 XXNN-NNNNNN''
Typical format for a private fixed line telephone number is ''+880 XXNN-NNNNNN''.


035 – [[Bangla Phone]]
035 – [[Bangla Phone]]
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042 - [[Sheba Phone]]
042 - [[Sheba Phone]]


'''[[BTCL]] Geographical area codes'''
=== [[BTCL]] old geographical area codes ===
*Typical format for a [[BTCL]] line number in [[Dhaka]] ''+880-2-N-NNNN-NNNN''
*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''
*Typical format for a [[BTCL]] line number elsewhere ''+880-XXX-NNN-NNNN''.
02 – [[Dhaka]], [[Gopalganj District, Bangladesh|Gopalganj District]], [[Narayanganj District|Narayongonj District]], [[Narsingdi District]], IMS Number (Malopara, Shalbagan, Tanore, Godagari, Noahata- Rajshahi && Jessore University)
02 – [[Dhaka]], [[Gopalganj District, Bangladesh|Gopalganj District]], [[Narayanganj District|Narayongonj District]], [[Narsingdi District]], IMS Number (Malopara, Shalbagan, Tanore, Godagari, Noahata- Rajshahi && Jessore University)
031 – [[Chittagong District]]
031 – [[Chittagong District]]
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0981 – [[Jamalpur District]]
0981 – [[Jamalpur District]]


'''BTCL new telephone number'''
=== BTCL new telephone number ===
*Typical format for a new BTCL telephone number is ''+8802XNN-NNNNNN'' (where X is zone code and N is subscriber number).
*Typical format for a new BTCL telephone number is ''+8802XNN-NNNNNN'' (where X is zone code and N is subscriber number).
022 - Central zone: [[Dhaka|Dhaka City]], [[Narayanganj|Narayanganj City]], [[Gazipur|Gazipur City]], [[Narshingdi|Narshingdi City]], [[Tongi]] and [[Tungipara Upazila|Tungipara]].
022 - Central zone: [[Dhaka|Dhaka City]], [[Narayanganj|Narayanganj City]], [[Gazipur|Gazipur City]], [[Narshingdi|Narshingdi City]], [[Tongi]] and [[Tungipara Upazila|Tungipara]].<br>
023 - South-East zone: [[Chittagong District]], [[Chandpur District]], [[Feni District]], [[Comilla District]] and nearby district.
023 - South-East zone: [[Chittagong District]], [[Chandpur District]], [[Feni District]], [[Comilla District]] and nearby district.<br>
024 - South-West zone: [[Khulna District]], [[Barishal District]] and nearby district.
024 - South-West zone: [[Khulna District]], [[Barishal District]] and nearby district.<br>
025 - North-West zone: [[Rajshahi District]], [[Rangpur District]] and nearby district.
025 - North-West zone: [[Rajshahi District]], [[Rangpur District]] and nearby district.<br>
029 - North-East zone: [[Sylhet District]], [[Mymensingh District]], [[Manikganj District]], [[Sherpur District]], [[Jamalpur District]] and nearby district.
029 - North-East zone: [[Sylhet District]], [[Mymensingh District]], [[Manikganj District]], [[Sherpur District]], [[Jamalpur District]] and nearby district.


== IP telephony service providers (IPTSP)==
'''IPTSP (IP-Telephony Service Providers)'''
*Typical format for an IP telephone number ''+880-96XX-NNNNNN''. Licensed providers include:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.btrc.gov.bd/sites/default/files/operater_list/Internet_Protocol_Telephony_Service_Provider(IPTSP).pdf |title=List of Licensees for Internet Protocol Telephony Service Provider |website=Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission}}</ref>
*Typical format for an IP telephone number ''+880-96XX-NNNNNN''. Licensed providers include:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.btrc.gov.bd/sites/default/files/operater_list/Internet_Protocol_Telephony_Service_Provider(IPTSP).pdf |title=List of Licensees for Internet Protocol Telephony Service Provider |website=Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission}}</ref>
9601 - UberNet
9601 - UberNet
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9604 – FUSION NET
9604 – FUSION NET
9606 – Agni Systems Ltd
9606 – Agni Systems Ltd
9609 – BEXIMCO / BOL
9609 – BEXIMCO - BOL
9610 – ADN Telecom
9610 – ADN Telecom
9611 - Amber IT(Dhaka Com)
9611 - Amber IT(Dhaka Com)
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9633 – IDEA Networks & Communications Ltd.
9633 – IDEA Networks & Communications Ltd.
9638 - Intercloud Limited
9638 - Intercloud Limited
9666 – BDCom-Kotha
9666 – BDCom - Kotha
9669 – ConnectTel
9669 – ConnectTel
9678 – [[Link3|Link3 Technologies LTD.]]
9678 – [[Link3|Link3 Technologies LTD.]]

Revision as of 03:51, 22 April 2024

Telephone numbers in Bangladesh
Location
CountryBangladesh
ContinentAsia
RegulatorBangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
TypeClosed
Numbering planNational Numbering Plan - 2017
Last updated31 July 2017
Access codes
Country code+880
International access001, 002
Long-distance0

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 outside Bangladesh, 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.

Mobile network operators

Typical format for a mobile phone number when dialed inside county is 01XNN-NNNNNN and when dialed outside county +880 1XNN-NNNNNN is used (where X is operator code and N is subscriber number). 

013 and 017 - Grameenphone 
014 and 019 - Banglalink
015 - Teletalk
016 and 018 - Robi (016 is mainly used for Airtel)
011 - Citycell (currently closed)

When MNP was introduced in 2018, subscriber can port their operator without changing number.

Fixed line network operators

Private Public switched telephone network (PSTN)

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

BTCL old geographical area codes

  • 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.
02    – Dhaka, Gopalganj District, Narayongonj District, Narsingdi District, IMS Number (Malopara, Shalbagan, Tanore, Godagari, Noahata- Rajshahi && Jessore University)
031   – Chittagong District
0321  – Noakhali District
0331  – Feni District
0341  – Cox's Bazar District
0351  – Rangamati District
0361  – Bandarban District
0371  – Khagrachari District
0381 – Laxmipur District
041   – Khulna District
0421  – Jessore District
0431  – Barisal District
0441  – Patuakhali District
0451  – Jhenaidah District
0461  – Pirojpur District
0468  – Bagerhat District
0471  – Satkhira District
0481  – Narail District
0491  – Bhola District
0498  – Jhalakati District
051   – Bogra District
0521  – Rangpur District
0531 – Dinajpur District
0541  – Gaibandha District
0551  – Nilphamari District
0561  – Thakurgaon District
0568  – Panchagarh District
0571  – Joypurhat District
0581  – Kurigram District
0591  – Lalmonirhat District
0611  – Magura District
0621  – Narsingdi District
0631  – Faridpur District
0641  – Rajbari District
0651  – Manikganj District
0661  – Madaripur District
0662  – Shariatpur District
0671 – Narayongonj District
0681  – Gazipur District
0682  – Kaliakair Upazila
0691 – Munsigonj District
071   – Kushtia District
0721  – Rajshahi District 
0731  – Pabna District
0741  – Naogaon District
0751  – Sirajganj District
0761  – Chuadanga District
0771  – Natore District
0781 – Chapai Nowabgonj District
0791  – Meherpur District
081   – Comilla District
0821  – Sylhet District
0831 – Hobigonj District
0841  – Chandpur District
0851  – Brahmonbaria District
0861  – Moulvibazar District
0871  – Sunamganj District
091   – Mymensingh District
0921  – Tangail District
0922  – Mirzapur Upazila
0931  – Sherpur District
0941  – Kishorgonj District
0951  – Netrokona District
0981  – Jamalpur District

BTCL new telephone number

  • Typical format for a new BTCL telephone number is +8802XNN-NNNNNN (where X is zone code and N is subscriber number).
022 - Central zone: Dhaka City, Narayanganj City, Gazipur City, Narshingdi City, Tongi and Tungipara.

023 - South-East zone: Chittagong District, Chandpur District, Feni District, Comilla District and nearby district.

024 - South-West zone: Khulna District, Barishal District and nearby district.

025 - North-West zone: Rajshahi District, Rangpur District and nearby district.

029 - North-East zone: Sylhet District, Mymensingh District, Manikganj District, Sherpur District, Jamalpur District and nearby district.

IP telephony service providers (IPTSP)

  • Typical format for an IP telephone number +880-96XX-NNNNNN. Licensed providers include:[2]
9601 - UberNet
9602 – BTEL
9604 – FUSION NET
9606 – Agni Systems Ltd
9609 – BEXIMCO - BOL
9610 – ADN Telecom
9611 - Amber IT(Dhaka Com)
9612 – MetroNet
9613 – GETCO Online
9614 – NextFone
9619 - Chittagong Online LTD 
9633 – IDEA Networks & Communications Ltd. 
9638 - Intercloud Limited
9666 – BDCom - Kotha
9669 – ConnectTel
9678 – Link3 Technologies LTD.
9677 – BRACNet Limited
9639 – ICC Communication 
9654 - Tele Bangla
9643 - Race Online Ltd
9696 - BTCL - Alaap

Special Numbers

333 – Central Helpline of  Bangladesh 
999 – Emergency services
106 – Anti Corruption Commission
121 – Customer care for mobile network operators 
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

References

  1. ^ Orange Book, Volume 2, Part 2, International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee, International Telecommunication Union, 1977, page 49
  2. ^ "List of Licensees for Internet Protocol Telephony Service Provider" (PDF). Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.
  3. ^ "National Helpline Centre for Violence against Women and Children". www.nhc.gov.bd. Retrieved 11 February 2021.
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