Telephone numbers in Bangladesh facts for kids
Bangladesh uses a special international code, +880, for all its phone numbers. This code helps people from other countries call phones in Bangladesh. Think of it like a country's unique address for phone calls!
How Phone Numbers Work in Bangladesh
Every country has a system for how its phone numbers are set up. This is called a "numbering plan." In Bangladesh, phone numbers are organized so you can tell if you are calling a landline, a mobile phone, or an internet-based phone.
Landline Phones
Landline phones are the ones that stay in one place, like the phones in homes or offices. When you call a landline in Bangladesh, the number starts with an "area code." This code tells you which city or district the phone is in. For example:
- Dhaka, the capital city, uses the area code 02.
- Chittagong, a big port city, uses the area code 031.
- Sylhet, known for its tea gardens, uses the area code 0821.
There are many different area codes for all the cities and districts across Bangladesh.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones, or cell phones, are very popular in Bangladesh. Their numbers start with a special code that tells you which phone company (or "network operator") the number belongs to. Here are some of the main mobile phone companies and their codes:
- Grameenphone numbers start with 017.
- Robi numbers start with 018.
- Banglalink numbers start with 019.
- Airtel numbers start with 016.
- TeleTalk numbers start with 015.
- Citycell numbers used to start with 011 (this company is no longer active).
IP Telephones
IP telephones, also known as IP phones or VoIP phones, use the internet to make calls. These are newer types of phone services. Their numbers also have special codes that show which company provides the internet phone service. For example, some IP phone numbers might start with codes like 09601 or 09610.
