2G and 3G switch-off in Bangladesh
Quick answer
2G in Bangladesh: Regulator plans to end 2G by December 2029. No operator has announced a 2G or 3G switch-off date. The regulator BTRC plans to end 2G by December 2029, waiting on ministry approval.
3GNo dates announced
2GRegulator plans to end 2G by December 2029
Operators
Checked 1 November 2026.
Dates are set by each operator and can change. Check with us before you plan around them.
| Operator | 3G | 2G |
|---|---|---|
| Grameenphone | No date announced | No date announced |
| Robi | No date announced | No date announced |
| Banglalink | No date announced | No date announced |
| Teletalk | No date announced | No date announced |
Details
Regulator and government
- Regulator plans to end 2G by December 2029 (TBS, 20 October 2026); no operator dates yet. The Business Standard (TBS)
What this means for your devices
Each SIM profile has its own page, showing where it works and what it supports.
Common questions
When does 2G switch off in Bangladesh?
Regulator plans to end 2G by December 2029.
Is 3G still working in Bangladesh?
No dates announced.
Sources
- BTRC plans to phase out 2G networks by December 2029, The Business Standard (TBS)
Checked 1 November 2026. Dates move, so check the operator’s own notice before you plan a change.