SMS & Telecom Governance
Who Regulates Messaging & Telecom in Bangladesh?
Regulatory Authority
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)
Governs all SMS traffic and telecom policies
Ensures compliance for businesses
Telecom Operators
Grameenphone
Robi
Banglalink
Teletalk
- Both operators provide infrastructure for enterprise SMS services
- Sender ID and content approval handled via their platforms
Telecom Market share in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, Grameenphone leads the telecom market with around 45% share, followed by Robi Axiata with approximately 30%, Banglalink holding about 20%, and the state-owned Teletalk accounting for roughly 3–5% of the market.
Country Summary Snapshot
Bangladesh - An Overview
| Country Code | BD |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia |
| Capital | Dhaka |
| Currency | Bangladeshi Taka |
| Language | Bengali |
| Calling Code | +880 |
| MCC | 470 |
| Mobile Number Portability | Yes |
| Two Way SMS supported | No |
| Character Limit | None |
| Concatenated Messages Support | Yes |
| SenderID Registration Required | Yes |
Regulation
SMS Regulations
Businesses and organisations must comply with Bangladesh’s telecom regulator, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), to send SMS legally. Separate regulations apply for domestic SMS traffic and for international messaging.
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Sender ID Registrations
The companies that are planning to send SMS in the Bangladesh must register their Sender ID. There are separate guidelines for local and international entities to register the SenderID.
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