LTE coverage across Bangladesh, and the carriers behind it
Bangladesh has 1 mobile network: Banglalink (4G). All 5 providers we rank route through these carriers. Our editorial pick routes through Grameenphone, which is the sole 4G LTE carrier operating in Bangladesh. Airalo's catalogue starts at $1.25/GB with 4G LTE access. Runners-up HelloRoam and Holafly connect via Grameenphone, scoring 4.9/5 and 4.3/5 on coverage.
Provider routing covers 1 mobile network in Bangladesh: Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, and Teletalk. Grameenphone connects through the strongest combination of urban coverage and rural reach among those options. Grameenphone sits at the top of the published carrier list for travel eSIM traffic in Bangladesh.
A travel eSIM in Bangladesh attaches to Grameenphone on 4G LTE. All 5 ranked providers ride that same host network rather than one of their own, so the network under a HelloRoam plan and the network under an Airalo plan is the same equipment. Grameenphone is the only operator on the published list for Bangladesh, which removes any fallback if it drops. This site publishes no throughput figure, because it runs no speed test.
Bangladesh eSIM setup, and the ID rule that applies to local SIMs
Purchase your Bangladesh eSIM from the provider app or website. Scan the QR code over WiFi at home. The eSIM installs in under 2 minutes. Label the new line "Bangladesh Data" to keep it separate from your home SIM.
When you land in Bangladesh, enable data roaming on the eSIM line. Your phone connects to Grameenphone's 4G LTE network within 30 seconds. Bangladesh requires SIM registration. Travel eSIM providers handle this automatically during activation.
Download your Bangladesh eSIM while you still have WiFi at home. Installation takes under 5 minutes on any unlocked iPhone XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20+, or Google Pixel 3+. We recommend completing setup at least 24 hours before your 7-day trip. Bangladesh has 1 carrier network, and plans start at $3.49 for 1GB.
Your eSIM connects to Grameenphone's 4G LTE network in Bangladesh. The country operates 1 network: Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, and Teletalk. Grameenphone provides the strongest combination of urban reach and tourist-corridor coverage based on network data.
Open your provider's app, scan the QR code, and select Bangladesh as your data plan destination. Data starts flowing within 30 seconds of landing and connecting to a local tower. The catalogue lists 6 plans for Bangladesh, starting at $1.25/GB on Grameenphone's infrastructure.
Bangladesh requires SIM registration for mobile connections. Passport and biometric required. Travel eSIM providers typically handle this step for you during activation. VPN usage is restricted in Bangladesh. Saily includes built-in VPN from Nord Security if you need encrypted browsing.
For a full walkthrough with screenshots, see our eSIM buying guide.
How much data you need in Bangladesh, where gigabytes are cheap
The published price ladder for Bangladesh: 1GB at $3.49 ($3.49/GB), 3GB at $6.99 ($2.33/GB), 5GB at $9.49 ($1.90/GB), 10GB at $15.99 ($1.60/GB), 20GB at $24.99 ($1.25/GB). Best value sits at 20GB for $24.99, at $1.25 per gigabyte. Budget entry starts at $3.49 for 1GB. Premium unlimited daily data costs $3.49/day with 2GB at full speed before throttling. Longer commitments reduce the daily rate: the 30-day plan drops to $2.86/day (18% off). Among the 5 providers we ranked, HelloRoam scores highest on pricing (4.8/5). Holafly follows at 4.7/5. Ladder rates run from $1.25 to about $3.49 depending on plan size.
Before purchasing an eSIM for Bangladesh, our editors flagged these details.
VPN usage is restricted in Bangladesh.
SIM registration requirement: Passport and biometric required.
Grameenphone has widest coverage.
Light travelers (maps, messaging, email) use 500MB-1GB per day. Moderate users (social media, photo uploads, ride-hailing) need 1-2GB daily. Heavy users (video calls, streaming, remote work) consume 2-4GB per day.
For a 7-day trip to Bangladesh: light users need roughly 6GB, moderate users need 11GB. The 20GB plan at $24.99 on Grameenphone covers the moderate scenario.
Bangladesh eSIM pricing on Grameenphone: 1GB: $3.49 ($3.49/GB), 3GB: $6.99 ($2.33/GB), 5GB: $9.49 ($1.90/GB), 10GB: $15.99 ($1.60/GB), 20GB: $24.99 ($1.25/GB). Larger plans reduce the per-GB cost. All prices are one-time with no auto-renewal.
Unlimited option: $3.49/day with no data cap (2GB at full speed). Multi-day discounts available: the 30-day plan costs $2.86/day.
Airport SIM comparison: kiosk SIMs in Bangladesh cost $3-5 for 3-10GB / 28 days. eSIM prices start at $1.25/GB with instant activation.
Explore all destinations in Asia or read our full buying guide to understand which provider wins for your travel style. See also: the rubric each provider is scored against.
Our pick for Bangladesh, and when unlimited overtakes per-gigabyte
For budget travelers the pricing dimension is the one to read: HelloRoam publishes an entry rate of $3.50/GB and scores 4.8/5 there, ahead of Holafly at 4.7/5. Plans in Bangladesh attach to Banglalink on 4G, with Grameenphone, Robi, and Teletalk also on the published carrier list. Airalo's Bangladesh catalogue undercuts that: the ladder steps from $3.49 for 1GB to $24.99 for 20GB, and the 20GB rung is its cheapest gigabyte at $1.25. Holafly sells unlimited at $2.99/day, so a trip past 9 days costs more on the day rate than the 20GB rung costs outright at $24.99. One local detail the rubric does not score: Internet shutdowns during 2024 protests.
HelloRoam earns the Bangladesh pick at 9.5/10, with the top mark on network tier, pricing and support. Its published entry rate is $3.50/GB, which the 20GB rung on this ladder beats at $1.25/GB.
Airalo follows at 9.3/10, 0.2 points back, and the ladder this page quotes is Airalo's own Bangladesh catalogue, which bottoms out at $1.25/GB.
Worth knowing before you buy for Bangladesh: Very cheap but slow mobile data.
eSIM provider comparison for Bangladesh (June 2026)| Provider | Score | $/GB | Best For | Action |
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| HelloRoam | 9.5/10 | from $3.50/GB | Editors Choice | Get deal → |
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| Airalo | 9.3/10 | $4.50/GB | Widest Coverage | Get deal → |
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| Holafly | 8.9/10 | $2.99/day | Best Unlimited | Get deal → |
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| Saily | 8.4/10 | $3.99/GB | Best Privacy | Get deal → |
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| Nomad | 8/10 | $3.00/GB | Best Budget | Get deal → |
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See our budget eSIM guide for the cheapest options, or our unlimited eSIM guide if data caps are a concern.
Provider assessments for Bangladesh
HelloRoam
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on an entry rate of $3.50/GB, and the best rung on the Bangladesh ladder is 20GB at $1.25/GB, below that. Every provider here rides the same host networks in Bangladesh: Banglalink on 4G, plus Grameenphone, Robi, and Teletalk.
Airalo
Airalo scores 9.3/10 on an entry rate of $4.50/GB, and the ladder on this page is its own Bangladesh catalogue: $3.49 for 1GB up to $24.99 for 20GB, bottoming out at $1.25/GB.
Holafly
Holafly scores 8.9/10 and sells unlimited only, at $2.99/day, so the comparison is a break-even: under 9 days that costs less than the 20GB rung's $24.99, and past it costs more.
Saily
Saily scores 8.4/10 on an entry rate of $3.99/GB, and every rung on the Bangladesh ladder costs less per gigabyte than that.
Nomad
Nomad scores 8.0/10 on an entry rate of $3.00/GB, and Airalo's catalogue floor for Bangladesh is $1.25/GB, under that.
Real-world usage in Bangladesh
Navigation and maps in Bangladesh
Google Maps and Waze use 5-10MB per hour of active navigation. On Grameenphone's 4G LTE network, maps load in under 2 seconds. The 20GB plan at $24.99 covers 2-3 weeks of daily navigation.
Messaging and video calls
WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Zoom run smoothly on 4G LTE in Bangladesh. A 30-minute video call uses roughly 270MB. Hotel WiFi supplements your eSIM data for large downloads.
Streaming and content
HD video streaming uses about 1.5GB per hour on Grameenphone's network. Holafly's unlimited plan from $2.99/day handles heavy streaming without data caps.
Typical 7-day trip
A moderate traveler uses about 1.5GB per day across maps, messaging, and photo uploads. For 7 days in Bangladesh, plan for 10.5GB total. The 20GB plan at $24.99 is the best match for this usage level.
Value analysis for Bangladesh
The 20GB plan delivers the strongest value at $1.25/GB for Bangladesh. Budget travelers can start with 1GB at $3.49. Both tiers connect through Grameenphone's 4G LTE network with identical speed access.
Unlimited data costs $3.49/day for Bangladesh. For trips under 8 days, a fixed plan wins on cost. Longer stays or heavy data usage tips the balance toward unlimited.
HelloRoam leads our Bangladesh value ranking with a 9.5/10 editorial score. 5 providers compete for Bangladesh. The published ladder starts at $1.25/GB.
How the rubric scored eSIMs for Bangladesh
All 5 providers are scored on the same five weighted dimensions, every input a figure the provider publishes: coverage 25%, pricing 25%, network tier 20%, app 15%, support 15%.
What the rubric read for Bangladesh: a carrier list of 4 operators, with Banglalink on 4G; a 5-rung published ladder from $3.49 for 1GB to $24.99 for 20GB; a lowest catalogue rate of $1.25/GB, which is Airalo's; an unlimited daily option in the same Airalo catalogue.
Read the full scoring rubric.
Bangladesh in the Asia eSIM landscape
Bangladesh ranks in the mid tier for eSIM infrastructure in Asia. 1 network accept eSIM roaming, with Grameenphone providing the primary routing for all 5 providers.
Per-GB pricing in Bangladesh starts at $1.25, which is competitive for the Asia region. 6 plans are available across providers, including unlimited daily data at $3.49/day.
Bangladesh eSIM questions, including VPN access
Why does HelloRoam earn your Bangladesh eSIM pick?
HelloRoam scores 9.5/10 on our published rubric for Bangladesh, the highest composite of the five providers ranked here. Plans for Bangladesh route through Grameenphone on 4G LTE. HelloRoam refunds an unactivated eSIM for 180 days. Its dimension scores are coverage 4.9/5, network tier 4.7/5, app 4.7/5, pricing 4.8/5 and support 4.5/5. Airalo's published ladder for Bangladesh starts at $1.25/GB, with its 20GB plan at $24.99.
How do you score eSIM providers in Bangladesh?
The BesteSIM rubric scores HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad on five published inputs. No figure here comes from a speed test. Coverage carries 25% and reads the operator list for Bangladesh, which names 1 carrier network led by Grameenphone. Price carries 25%, normalised to cost per gigabyte across every plan size. Network tier carries 20%, app features 15%, and support access 15%, the last read off published support languages: HelloRoam answers in 63, Airalo in 12, Saily in 1. No 5G. Every input is a published figure a reader can check.
What changed in the 2026 Bangladesh eSIM rankings?
Pricing update for 2026: the 1GB plan is now $3.49. All five providers route through Grameenphone in Bangladesh. 5G coverage note: No 5G. We rank 6 plans for Bangladesh, with the 20GB plan at $1.25/GB.
Which phones support eSIM for Bangladesh?
Your eSIM connects to Grameenphone's 4G LTE network in Bangladesh. 4G LTE is confirmed on iPhone XS+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and Google Pixel 3+. Your device must be carrier-unlocked. Grameenphone publishes 4G LTE service across Bangladesh. Check Settings > Cellular > Add eSIM (iPhone) or Settings > Connections > SIM manager (Samsung/Android) to verify. Most 2022+ Android flagships also work on Grameenphone's 4G LTE signal in Bangladesh.
Can I make phone calls with a Bangladesh travel eSIM?
Travel eSIMs provide data only on Grameenphone's 4G LTE network. No local phone number is assigned. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, or Zoom over your Bangladesh data connection. Keep your home SIM active to receive calls on your regular number. All five providers ranked here (HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly, Saily, Nomad) sell data-only plans for Bangladesh.
Can I use a VPN with my eSIM in Bangladesh?
VPN usage is restricted in Bangladesh. Saily is the only one of the five that bundles a VPN: NordVPN ships inside the Saily app as a published plan feature, running over the same Grameenphone connection the other four use. HelloRoam, Airalo, Holafly and Nomad sell data without one. Local content restrictions apply normally. The rubric scores published plan terms, not VPN bypass capability.
What 4G LTE coverage can I expect from a Bangladesh eSIM?
All five providers route Bangladesh eSIMs through Grameenphone, the leading carrier in the Asia region. No 5G. Grameenphone publishes 4G LTE service across the main cities and tourist corridors, and every provider on this page rides that same network rather than one of its own.
Can I tether or hotspot with a Bangladesh eSIM?
It depends on the provider. Airalo, Saily, and Nomad allow tethering on their Bangladesh plans with no extra fee. You can share your 4G LTE connection on Banglalink with laptops and tablets. Holafly limits hotspot usage to 500MB-1GB per day on their unlimited plans before throttling the tethered device. Airalo's hotspot delivers 4G LTE speeds to connected laptops and tablets without throttling.
How much does an airport SIM cost vs eSIM in Bangladesh?
Airport SIM cards in Bangladesh typically cost $3-5 for 3-10GB / 28 days from local telecom vendors. You will wait 15-45 minutes in line, plus time for ID registration. An eSIM starts at $1.25/GB with instant Grameenphone activation from your phone. Compare the two on published price alone: $3-5 for 3-10GB / 28 days at the kiosk against $1.25/GB from the phone, with no counter queue and no passport scan.
What is the best-scoring eSIM plan for Bangladesh?
The 20GB plan at $24.99 ($1.25/GB) takes the highest pricing score for Bangladesh, because it holds the lowest published cost per gigabyte in the catalogue. It routes through Grameenphone on 4G LTE, the same carrier every one of the five providers uses here. Full plan range: 1GB at $3.49, 3GB at $6.99, 5GB at $9.49, 10GB at $15.99, 20GB at $24.99. The 20GB tier suits trips of 5 days or more.
How much does roaming cost in Bangladesh vs an eSIM?
Home carrier roaming in Bangladesh typically costs $5-15/day or $10-20/GB. An eSIM starts at $1.25/GB on Grameenphone's 4G LTE network. The 20GB plan at $24.99 covers most trips for a fraction of roaming fees.
Can I use multiple eSIMs in Bangladesh?
Most modern phones support 8-10 eSIM profiles simultaneously. Only one data eSIM can be active at a time in Bangladesh. You can keep your home SIM active for calls while using an eSIM on Grameenphone for data. Switch between profiles in Settings without removing any.
Travel tips for Bangladesh, where public WiFi is thin
Data usage runs high in Bangladesh due to ride-hailing apps, translation tools, and maps. Most travelers use 1-2GB per day for maps, messaging, and photo uploads. The 20GB plan at $24.99 covers a typical week-long visit on Grameenphone's 4G LTE network.
You will likely arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal (DAC). the local time zone is BST (UTC+6). wall outlets use Type A/C/D/G/K sockets, so pack the right adapter.
Add 999 to your phone as the local emergency line for Bangladesh. the local currency is BDT (৳). With an eSIM active, you step off the plane already connected to Grameenphone's network in Bangladesh.
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