The government says the communication satellite will save as well as earn the country billions in foreign currencies. We have stepped into this era, though late.”The government has formed Bangladesh Communication Satellite Company Limited or BCSCL to operate the Tk 30 billion satellite. Facilities and barriersBangabandhu-1 is mainly a communication satellite. IT expert Sumon said the commercial viability of the satellite depends entirely on what business strategy is adopted. “Bangabandhu satellite will not cover all the areas, and so the local TV stations may not be interested in hiring its transponders.

Source: bd News24 May 10, 2018 18:33 UTC