Local 5G handset production halved in November 2025
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.
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
