The future of 60m button phones in Bangladesh
Dhaka Tribune (English) · ৮ নভে, ২০২৬
The telecommunications landscape in Bangladesh is heading toward a massive structural shift.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনDhaka Tribune (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Dhaka Tribune (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has outlined a definitive roadmap to completely phase out 2G technology by December 2029.
- While telecom operators have welcomed the decision as a necessary step toward modernizing digital infrastructure, the move raises serious questions about the fate of roughly 60 million traditional button phones currently in use across the country.
- To ensure a managed transition away from legacy technology, BTRC has established a series of strict deadlines leading up to the final network shutdown: Industry estimates indicate that about 65% of locally produced handsets are still basic 2G feature phones, typically priced around Tk950 to Tk1,000.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | December 2029 | “The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has outlined a definitive roadmap to completely phase out 2G technology by December 2029.” |
Figure | 60 million | “While telecom operators have welcomed the decision as a necessary step toward modernizing digital infrastructure, the move raises serious questions about the fate of roughly 60 million traditional button phones currently in use across the country.” |
Figure | 65% | “To ensure a managed transition away from legacy technology, BTRC has established a series of strict deadlines leading up to the final network shutdown: Industry estimates indicate that about 65% of locally produced handsets are still basic 2G feature phones, typically priced around Tk950 to Tk1,000.” |
Figure | Tk9,500 | “In contrast, affordable 4G smartphones generally start at a much higher price point of around Tk9,500.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
(systems theory) An underlying base or foundation especially for an organization or system.
Synonyms: underbuilding
“While telecom operators have welcomed the decision as a necessary step toward modernizing digital infrastructure, the move raises serious questions about the fate of roughly 60 million traditional button phones currently in use across the country.”
Definite, authoritative and complete
“The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has outlined a definitive roadmap to completely phase out 2G technology by December 2029.”
The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.
“To ensure a managed transition away from legacy technology, BTRC has established a series of strict deadlines leading up to the final network shutdown:”
The science and technology of the communication of messages over a distance using electric, electronic or electromagnetic impulses.
Synonyms: telecom, telecoms
“The telecommunications landscape in Bangladesh is heading toward a massive structural shift.”
Very large in size or extent
Synonyms: colossal, enormous, gargantuan, giant
“The telecommunications landscape in Bangladesh is heading toward a massive structural shift.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
The telecommunications landscape in Bangladesh is heading toward a massive structural shift. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has outlined a definitive roadmap to completely phase out 2G technology by December 2029.
While telecom operators have welcomed the decision as a necessary step toward modernizing digital infrastructure, the move raises serious questions about the fate of roughly 60 million traditional button phones currently in use across the country.
To ensure a managed transition away from legacy technology, BTRC has established a series of strict deadlines leading up to the final network shutdown:
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.While telecom operators have welcomed the decision as a necessary step toward modernizing digital infrastructure, the move raises serious questions about the fate of roughly _____ traditional button phones currently in use across the country.
Questions 2–3: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
2.To ensure a managed transition away from legacy technology, BTRC has established a series of strict deadlines leading up to the final network shutdown:
3.The telecommunications landscape in Bangladesh is heading toward a massive structural shift.
Writing practice
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Social media connects people but also spreads false news. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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প্রতিবেদনটি পড়া শেষ করার পর মূল ভাবটি নিজের ভাষায় ২-৩ বাক্যে লিখুন। এটি বিসিএস লিখিত ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষার ফোকাস রাইটিংয়ে আপনার নিজের ভাষায় উত্তর লেখার সক্ষমতা বহু গুণ বাড়িয়ে দেবে।