EDOTCO Bangladesh has celebrated its 10th anniversary recently.
Over the past decade, the company has played a pivotal role in transforming Bangladesh's telecommunications, especially enhancing connectivity for underserved regions across the nation, according to a press release on Saturday.
EDOTCO Bangladesh, a subsidiary of Malaysia's EDOTCO Group, initially made Tk 21.17 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) and a total Capex investment of around TK 61 billion over the last 10 years, it said.
EDOTCO Bangladesh stands as the leading tower company, providing digital and innovative network infrastructure and streamlining connecting millions of people nationwide with its over 18,000 towers (owned and managed) from 35 regional offices.
EDOTCO Bangladesh has also been honoured at the Global Best Employer Awards 2022 and holds ISO 9001:2015 accreditation with 25,000 tenancies over 18,000 towers, the release also said.
Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar; High Commissioner of Malaysia to Bangladesh Haznah Md. Hashim; Vice-chairman of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Engineer Md Mohiuddin Ahmed; Chairman of EDOTCO Bangladesh and GCEO EDOTCO Group Adlan Tajudin; and Country Managing Director EDOTCO Bangladesh Sunil Isaac were present at the anniversary celebration.
"I heartily congratulate EDOTCO Bangladesh on their remarkable 10-year journey of industry-leading innovations and impressive milestones in connecting the nation. Our honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina strongly believes that connectivity is going to be the backbone of smart Bangladesh,” said Mustafa Jabbar.
“By 2024, our main target will be to implement 5G, as it will be a major catalyst for overall growth. The world is rapidly transitioning towards technological advancement, and we can't stay behind. With EDOTCO Bangladesh's contribution, we aim to provide connectivity solutions long before they are needed. I also want to thank the talented Bangladeshis working at EDOTCO, both in Bangladesh and abroad, for running the tower infrastructure through thick and thin,” he added.
"With 5G on the horizon, we anticipate a transformative phase in Bangladesh’s connectivity. Bangladesh remains a key market for us, and EDOTCO Bangladesh stands ready to lead this evolution, emphasising community connectivity and groundbreaking innovations,” said the chairman of EDOTCO Bangladesh.
"Our accomplishments have been possible due to unwavering dedication from all employees in Bangladesh and support from other teams in the region. Our journey, fueled by governmental support, stakeholders, and the nation’s trust, has been phenomenal. With our focus on sustainability and innovation, we are geared for the 5G era, and our vision remains clear: a connected, smarter, greener Bangladesh," said the Country MD of EDOTCO Bangladesh.