Grameenphone, the country’s leading telecommunications provider, has been honoured for its outstanding contributions to digital inclusion and service excellence at the Asian Telecom Awards 2025 held in Singapore stated in a report.
The company received two awards: ESG Initiative of the Year – Bangladesh and Mobile Operator of the Year – Bangladesh. These recognitions commend its remarkable Internet er Duniya Shobar (Internet for All) initiative and continued leadership in the telecommunications industry.
Grameenphone continues to lead the telecom industry with its extensive network infrastructure, serving nearly 85 million people, almost half of the country’s population. With over 22,000 towers, the company ensures over 95% geographical and 99% population coverage. As an innovation-driven company, it was the first in Bangladesh to launch 5G trials in 2022. It also continues modernising its services, offering unified IoT solutions and providing seamless and superior customer experiences through its self-service app.
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The company’s sustainability initiatives have set industry benchmarks, operating over 1,200 solar-powered network towers to reduce its carbon footprint and ensure uninterrupted service, even in areas with unreliable electricity.
Launched in March 2023, the Internet er Duniya Shobar initiative aims to bridge the digital divide, empowering millions of rural women across 2,000 unions in Bangladesh. Through culturally familiar gatherings, it introduces rural women to the digital world using interactive learning methods, fostering digital awareness. The initiative features quizzes, interactive activities, and tailored content, including healthcare resources.
With a low smartphone penetration in urban areas and an even lower penetration in rural regions, women remain significantly underrepresented online, with a stark male-to-female internet usage ratio of around 70:30. This initiative is strategically designed to promote digital literacy and access to essential services, empowering women to make informed decisions. Strategic partnerships with industry leaders have further amplified its impact, ensuring scalability and adaptability to meet evolving digital needs.
The Asian Telecom Awards honour outstanding achievements in the telecom sector across the Asia-Pacific region. They recognize companies that drive progress and transformative shifts within the industry and serve as a benchmark for excellence in telecommunications.
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