Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC), a state-owned enterprise under the Posts and Telecommunications Division and a publicly listed company, has clarified that there is no bandwidth crisis in the country.
In fact, the company stated that around 3,000 Gbps (3 Terabits) of its bandwidth capacity currently remains unused. The clarification came following the publication of “misleading” media reports alleging a shortage of international bandwidth without seeking the company’s comments.
In a statement signed by the ministry’s spokesperson Muhammad Jasim Uddin, BSCPLC described such reports as “inaccurate and baseless.” The company reaffirmed that it is fully prepared and equipped to meet both current and future demands for international connectivity, ruling out any possibility of shortage.
BSCPLC also warned that some vested quarters are attempting to introduce an “Untrusted Submarine Cable System” in Bangladesh, which could threaten the country’s cybersecurity and technological stability. Similar concerns over such systems have already been raised by the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and France, the statement added.
As the country’s primary government organization for international telecommunication connectivity, BSCPLC has maintained a strong track record of efficiency, reputation, and profitability, contributing significantly to Bangladesh’s digital infrastructure.
Currently, the company operates two Trusted Submarine Cable Systems — SEA-ME-WE-4 and SEA-ME-WE-5 — with a combined capacity of approximately 7,200 Gbps. Of this, about 4,200 Gbps is in use, leaving 3,000 Gbps available for supply. The company noted that its capacity could be further expanded based on future demand.
To meet Bangladesh’s growing connectivity requirements, BSCPLC is also implementing its third Trusted Submarine Cable Project, SEA-ME-WE-6, which is expected to be operational by the end of 2026. The project will enhance capacity to around 30,000 Gbps (30 Terabits), connecting Cox’s Bazar with Singapore, Mumbai, and France.
BSCPLC has urged all operators and service providers not to be swayed by misleading information and to continue supporting the nation’s digital progress by sourcing bandwidth from Trusted Submarine Cable Systems (SEA-ME-WE-4 and SEA-ME-WE-5) to ensure safe and reliable international connectivity for Bangladesh.