DriftAsia Reference

Bangladesh
mobile operators

Which operators power our eSIM plans for Bangladesh, the local network to lean on, and what a tourist SIM costs on the ground.

The DriftAsia eSIM plans for Bangladesh shown on this page use Banglalink, Grameenphone and offer 4G depending on the plan. Check each plan for its exact network, data allowance, validity and price before choosing. Available plans are fully refundable within 30 days as long as the eSIM has not been used on a network at the destination.

Main operatorBanglalink
Local SIM$4-8
Operators in our plans2

Dense population means broad 4G; 5G nascent.

47 MSI71 NQI

Plan share by operator

Share of the eSIM plans we sell for Bangladesh, by underlying operator.

Banglalink: 64% (27 plans) Grameenphone: 36% (15 plans) 2 OPERATORS
  • Banglalink64%
  • Grameenphone36%

Network at a glance

Banglalink is the network most travellers lean on in Bangladesh. Coverage here is 4G across the operators we carry; expect solid speeds in cities and lighter coverage off the main routes. On our Mobile Speed Index it scores 47, placing it on the slower side regionally. Median data price has risen from $0.64 per GB in April 2026 to $1.54 in August 2026.

The operators behind our plans

Each network we carry in Bangladesh, with who runs it and what generation it reaches.

Banglalink#3
Owner
VEON
Network
4G
Plans we carry
27
Grameenphone#1
Owner
Telenor
Network
4G
Plans we carry
15

Common questions

Which operator is best in Bangladesh?

Banglalink offers the widest reach for most travellers. Dense population means broad 4G; 5G nascent. Our eSIM plans run on the strongest available network, so you do not have to choose a SIM at the counter.

Does Bangladesh have 5G?

Not on the plans we carry. Networks here run 4G, which is fine for maps, messaging and streaming in populated areas.

How much is a local SIM in Bangladesh?

A tourist SIM bought on arrival typically runs $4-8. An eSIM skips the queue and the passport scan, and activates by QR code before you land.

How many operators power Bangladesh eSIM plans?

We carry plans across 2 operators in Bangladesh. The donut above shows how our catalogue splits between them.

How we read this

Plan share counts how many of the eSIM plans we sell for Bangladesh run on each operator. It reflects catalogue depth, not subscriber market share. The top operator is the network we would hand a traveller who can pick only one.