Bangladesh's first artificial satellite 'Bangabandhu Satellite - 1' is going in space in April. Bangladesh is going to name the 57th satellite member country in the list.
Currently, television channels of the country are being operated with satellite rentals from different countries including Singapore. For this, the expenditure is approximately 125 crore taka The cost will be reduced when Bangabandhu Satellite is launched. At the same time the country's money will remain in the country.
There is also the possibility of foreign currency earnings by renting satellite waves.
In addition to television channels, 40 types of services, including Internet service providers, V-Sat and Wireless, will be available through this satellite.
Although any type of natural disaster is damaged by tertiary infrastructures, Bangabandhu will ensure the e-service as a continuous communication system and an environment communication medium in the satellite country.
When the satellites are fully operational, all types of services, including the Ground System of Geoscipronas Satellite System, will be available to provide telecommunication and broadcasting services in some of the surrounding countries.
There will be a total of 40 transponders of Bangabandhu satellite. Of these 20 transponders will be kept for use in Bangladesh. The remaining 20 transponders will be kept for sale to any foreign company.