The internet landscape in Bangladesh is flourishing, boasting a staggering 131 million internet subscribers as of December 2023, including an impressive addition of nearly 7 million new users in the past year, according to data recently unveiled by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
Breaking down the figures, BTRC’s data reveals that out of the total internet subscribers, approximately 118.49 million are mobile internet users, while 12.88 million are broadband internet users.
In tandem with the surge in internet users, the country experienced a notable increase in mobile subscribers, with 10.61 million new users in 2023. This brings the total number of mobile subscribers in Bangladesh to a significant 190.81 million as of December 2023.
Notably, Bangladesh hosts four operational mobile companies, three of which are foreign-backed cellphone operators. The subscriber base for these mobile operators, including Grameen Phone, Robi Axiata, Banglalink Digital Communications, and Teletalk Bangladesh, stood at 82.20 million, 58.67 million, 43.48 million, and 6.46 million, respectively, at the end of December, as per the released data.
This surge in internet and mobile subscribers showcases the growing digital footprint in Bangladesh, marking a pivotal moment in the country’s technological advancement.
