Telephone numbers in Bangladesh


The country calling code of Bangladesh is +880.
The dial plan type in Bangladesh is closed, and "0" is the Trunk prefix.
When dialling a Bangladesh number from inside Bangladesh, the format is:

"0 – Area/operator code – subscriber number "
When dialling a Bangladesh number from abroad, the format is:

"+880 – Area/operator code – subscriber number "
The subscriber number is the number unique to each individual telephone/mobile following the area/operator code. The Area/operator codes in Bangladesh are listed below, with a typical number format, where "X" denotes the Area/Operator code and "N" denotes the individual subscriber's telephone/mobile number.

Mobile network operators

Typical format for a mobile phone number when dialed from locally 01XNN-NNNNNN and for international call is +880 1XNN-NNNNNN. Operator code for mobile network operators are:
PrefixOperator
+88 010Spare
+88 011Citycell
+88 012Spare
+88 013Grameenphone
+88 014Banglalink
+88 015Teletalk
+88 016Airtel
+88 017Grameenphone
+88 018Robi Axiata
+88 019Banglalink

After 2018, when MNP was introduced in Bangladesh customers can switch their operator with their existing phone number including their operator code.

Fixed line network operators

Private/Public switched telephone network (PSTN)

Typical format for a private fixed line telephone number is +880 XXNN-NNNNNN.
035 – Bangla Phone
036 – Telebarta
037 – National Phone
038 – PeoplesTel
044 – RanksTel
060 – Bijoy Phone
064 – Onetel
066 – Dhaka Phone
042 - Sheba Phone

[BTCL] old geographical area codes

  • Typical format for a BTCL line number in Dhaka +880-2-N-NNNN-NNNN.
  • Typical format for a BTCL line number elsewhere +880-XXX-NNN-NNNN.
Area CodeDistrict / Area
02Dhaka, Gopalganj District, Narayongonj District, Narsingdi District, IMS Number
031Chittagong District
0321Noakhali District
0331Feni District
0341Cox's Bazar District
0351Rangamati District
0361Bandarban District
0371Khagrachari District
0381Lakshmipur District
041Khulna District
0421Jessore District
0431Barisal District
0441Patuakhali District
0451Jhenaidah District
0461Pirojpur District
0468Bagerhat District
0471Satkhira District
0481Narail District
0491Bhola District
0498Jhalakati District
051Bogra District
0521Rangpur District
0531Dinajpur District
0541Gaibandha District
0551Nilphamari District
0561Thakurgaon District
0568Panchagarh District
0571Joypurhat District
0581Kurigram District
0591Lalmonirhat District
0611Magura District
0621Narsingdi District
0631Faridpur District
0641Rajbari District
0651Manikganj District
0661Madaripur District
0662Shariatpur District
0671Narayanganj District
0681Gazipur District
0682Kaliakair Upazila
0691Munshiganj District
071Kushtia District
0721Rajshahi District
0731Pabna District
0741Naogaon District
0751Sirajganj District
0761Chuadanga District
0771Natore District
0781Chapai Nawabganj District
0791Meherpur District
081Comilla District
0821Sylhet District
0831Habiganj District
0841Chandpur District
0851Brahmanbaria District
0861Moulvibazar District
0871Sunamganj District
091Mymensingh District
0921Tangail District
0922Mirzapur Upazila
0931Sherpur District
0941Kishoreganj District
0951Netrokona District
0981Jamalpur District

BTCL new telephone number

  • Typical format for a new BTCL telephone number is +8802XNN-NNNNNN.
Zone CodeZone NameAreas Covered
022Central zoneDhaka City, Narayanganj City, Gazipur City, Narshingdi City, Tongi, Tungipara
023South-East zoneChittagong District, Chandpur District, Feni District, Comilla District and nearby districts
024South-West zoneKhulna District, Barishal District and nearby districts
025North-West zoneRajshahi District, Rangpur District and nearby districts
029North-East zoneSylhet District, Mymensingh District, Manikganj District, Sherpur District, Jamalpur District and nearby districts

IP telephony service providers (IPTSP)

  • Typical format for an IP telephone number is +880-96XX-NNNNNN. Licensed providers include:
PrefixISP / Provider
9601UberNet
9602BTEL
9603Royal Green Online
9604Fusion Net
9606Agni Systems
9609BEXIMCO Online
9610ADN Telecom
9611AmberIT
9612MetroNet
9613Getco Online
9614NextFone
9617Ranks IIT
9619Chittagong Online
9633IDEA Networks & Communications
9636Nreach-Net+880 ********73
9638Brilliant Connect
9639ICC Communication
9640Red Data
9642SSD Tech
9643Race Online
9644Icon Infotec
9645Digicon Telecommunication
9646Cosmopolitan Communications
9647Weblink Communications
9648Premium Connectivity
9649Sarkar Communication
9654Tele Bangla+880 ********73
9666Kotha
9669ConnectBD
9677BRACNet
9678Dial (Link3)
9699Alo Talk (Alo Communications Limited)
9696Alaap (BTCL)
9697Alaap (BTCL)

Special Numbers

NumberService DescriptionNotes / Reference
333Central Helpline of Bangladesh
999Emergency services
106Anti Corruption Commission
102Bangladesh Fire Service & Civil Defence
131Bangladesh Railway
121Customer care for mobile network operators
105NID Services
158Customer complaints for all mobile network operators
5012News
152International Trunk call booking
14TimeBTCL
109Violence Against Women and Children prevention Helpline