Banglalink launches 3G services in Bogra
DHAKA, May 9 (NsNewsWire) — The country’s second largest cell phone company
Friday launched 3G services in Bogra followed by a jovial rally in the presence of massive crowd of all ages.
The rally started by flying off balloons and consisted of 3G branded caravans, horse carts, paddle vans
etc., along with the playing of popular Banglalink jingles which created hype in the city and grabbed
mass attention.
Banglalink, a subsidiary of Netherlands based Vimpelcom Ltd, had earlier commercially launched 3G in the important areas of Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Narayanganj, Sylhet, Mymensingh, Tangail and Barisal.
The commercial launch of 3G service will lead Bogra into a new technological era with the corporate
slogan ‘Banglalink 3G for all’, which will enable customers to experience unique services that rely on
high speed data connectivity, said the company in a statement.
The company started its 3G journey commercially from October, 2013.
Mayor of Bogra AKM Mahabubur Rahman was present in the program as the Chief
Guest. Abdul Waris, Additional SP, Bogra was present as the special guests in the press conference.
Also present in the program from Banglalink were Ahmed Shamsul Huda, Regional Sales Manager,
Md Musfiq Us Salahin, Regional Sales Manager and Md. Nazibur Rahman, PR & communication
Senior Executive. Other high officials from the Banglalink regional office also took part in the rally
A Banglalink subscriber availing the 3G services can also enjoy video
calling as well. Banglalink is the first operator to offer its customers with 3G enabled contents such as
local radio apps, audio streaming and video streaming services, along with some useful mobile portals.
Ahmed Shamsul Huda, Regional Sales Manager from Banglalink said, “Banglalink has always been
at the forefront of telecommunication technology in Bangladesh. To render a better service, we are
launching 3G in Bogra reiterating our commitment to customers”.
Banglalink has currently over over 29 million subscribers.