Country’s first communication satellite Bangabandhu-I is set to connect all local television channels (TVs) as it would mark the first launching anniversary today.
The Bangabandhu Satellite (BS-I), launched into the orbit on May 12 last year, has been providing connectivity to the TVs through optical fiber instead of earth station, meaning the connection cost declined drastically, said officials.
Talking to BSS, Chairman of Bangladesh Communication Satellite Company Limited (BCSCL) Dr Shahjahan Mahmood on Saturday said an elaborate programme has been taken to mark the occasion “but the celebrations will take place on May 19 instead of May 12.”
Replying to a query, he said 12 TVs are now running broadcast operation receiving services from the BS-I and the remaining would be connected before May 19.
Besides, the BS-I is working to connect automated teller machines (ATM) of different banks to offer uninterrupted and secure banking services. Meanwhile, it has completed demonstration for the job.
The BCSCL Chairman said, “Initially, Dutch-Bangla Bank Limited (DBBL) would launch the trial run of ATM using the bandwidth of BS-I and we have a plan to bring the maximum ATMs under its coverage gradually.”
