Purpose-Built Number Tools
Dedicated utility pages designed for instant answers, clean workflows, and SERP queries.
GP Phone Tracker
Track and analyze Grameenphone 017 and 013 series structure.
Robi Phone Tracker
Track and analyze Robi Axiata 018 and 016 series structure.
Banglalink Tracker
Track and analyze Banglalink 019 and 014 series structure.
Airtel Phone Tracker
Track and analyze Airtel Bangladesh 016 brand series.
Teletalk Phone Tracker
Track and analyze state-owned Teletalk 015 series.
Bulk Validator & Formatter
Validate, clean, and format thousands of BD numbers in bulk with CSV export.
USSD Codes Hub
Check balance, internet, minutes, SMS & DND across all BD networks.
1. Bangladesh Mobile Telecommunications & BTRC Regulation
Telecommunications in Bangladesh operate under strict regulatory oversight from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). Formed under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Act, BTRC governs spectrum auction allocation, National Destination Codes (NDCs), biometric SIM registration via National Identity (NID) cards, and Mobile Number Portability (MNP) services.
2. MSISDN Technical Architecture & ITU-T E.164 (+880) Standard
In international telecommunication engineering specified by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), every cellular line in Bangladesh is formatted as a Mobile Station International Subscriber Directory Number (MSISDN).
Structural Decomposition (CC + NDC + SN):
- Country Code (CC = 880): Bangladesh's global dialing code assigned by ITU-T E.164 standard. Formatted internationally as +880.
- National Destination Code (NDC): The 2-digit operator identifier following the leading zero: 17 & 13 (Grameenphone), 18 & 16 (Robi Axiata), 19 & 14 (Banglalink), 16 (Airtel), and 15 (Teletalk).
- Subscriber Number (SN): The 8-digit unique subscriber index inside the operator's allocation block.
3. Cellular Operator Spectrum & Prefix Matrix
Bangladesh is served by five active mobile network operator brands:
- Grameenphone (017 / 013): Market leader operating 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, and 5G trial networks over 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz spectrum bands.
- Robi Axiata (018 / 016): Second-largest operator, managing Robi and Airtel subscriber infrastructure over unified LTE radio access networks.
- Banglalink (019 / 014): Owned by VEON Ltd., offering nationwide high-speed mobile data services across 019 and 014 series blocks.
- Airtel Bangladesh (016): Merged with Robi Axiata Limited, offering distinct youth-focused voice and data bundles.
- Teletalk Bangladesh (015): State-owned telecommunications company providing government-subsidized voice, data, and public recruitment connectivity.
4. USSD Protocol & Mobile Banking (MFS) Infrastructure
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) is a real-time GSM communication protocol that establishes transparent signaling sessions between handsets and core Home Location Register (HLR) databases. In Bangladesh, USSD powers critical financial inclusion through Mobile Financial Services (MFS):
- bKash: Dial *247# (BRAC Bank PLC)
- Nagad: Dial *167# (Bangladesh Post Office)
- Dutch-Bangla Rocket: Dial *322# (DBBL)
- Upay: Dial *268# (UCB Fintech)
5. Legal & Privacy Telemetry Boundaries
Under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Act and national subscriber privacy policies, live GPS location tracking, home street addresses, and personal owner identity are protected subscriber telemetry. Public websites cannot query live cell tower Base Transceiver Station (BTS) triangulation coordinates. Authorized tracking is strictly reserved for law enforcement agencies under formal court warrants.
Bangladesh Mobile Operators
Explore original prefix allocations, series data, and verified USSD codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Bangladesh Phone Number Tracker analyze MSISDN data?
It decomposes any 11-digit Bangladeshi mobile number into local format (01XXXXXXXXX), ITU-T E.164 international standard (+8801XXXXXXXXX), BTRC allocated prefix, subscriber block part, and verified operator USSD shortcuts.
Can this web tool show live GPS coordinates or a person's home address?
No. Under BTRC subscriber privacy regulations and Bangladesh law, live GPS positioning, residential address, or personal owner names are protected carrier telemetry. Public web tools analyze structural ITU-T standards, not live cell tower coordinates.
How do I check my own mobile number on GP, Robi, or Banglalink?
Dial *2# on Grameenphone, *140*2*4# on Robi, *511# on Banglalink, *121*7*3# on Airtel, or *551# on Teletalk.
Does prefix 017 always guarantee the subscriber is on Grameenphone?
017 was originally allocated to Grameenphone by BTRC. However, since Mobile Number Portability (MNP) was introduced in 2018, the subscriber may have ported their line to another active network while keeping their 017 number.
USSD codes and operator details verified: August 2026.