Local 5G handset production halved in November 2025

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21 January, 2026, 01:05 pm
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Local 5G handset production halved in November 2025

TBS Report
21 January, 2026, 01:05 pm
Last modified: 21 January, 2026, 03:34 pm
A conceptual illustration showing a large robotic arm next to a giant 5G logo that is sitting on a smartphone, representing technology and automation.
A conceptual illustration highlights the role of 5G technology and automation in the modern telecommunications and manufacturing industries. | Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Local mobile handset production in Bangladesh rose by 0.93 lakh units, marking a 4% month-on-month increase in November 2025. In contrast, 5G handset production, which had surpassed 1 lakh units in October, fell by 0.62 lakh units, or 57%, in November.

Infographic detailing Bangladesh's mobile production for Oct and Nov 2025, highlighting a drop in 5G units from 1.08 lakh to 0.46 lakh.
An infographic displays BTRC data showing local 5G handset production in Bangladesh fell 57% to 0.46 lakh units in November 2025 from 1.08 lakh in October.

Note: There has been no production of 3G phones since Jan 2023

Source: Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)

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