About Us

Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL) is the pioneer in satellite communication in Bangladesh, providing reliable and advanced connectivity solutions. Committed to innovation, BSCL delivers broadcasting, broadband, and satellite services to support national and global communication needs.

Fleet

One Geo Stationary Satellite

Specification

Services

Clients

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Journey Towards Connectivity

Our Story

BSCL was established to operate Bangladesh’s first geostationary satellite, BS-1, launched in 2018. Expanding connectivity, BS-1 serves Bangladesh and neighboring regions with advanced communication and broadcasting services.

Vision

To achieve self-reliance in satellite technology and services, ensuring seamless communication and connectivity for a smarter future.

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Mission

To establish and operate a modern, high-quality satellite network through research and institutional development, enhancing expertise and capabilities in all satellite-related fields.

Strategic Objectives

To strengthen Bangladesh’s satellite capabilities by ensuring reliable services, fostering innovation, expanding coverage, and enhancing technical expertise for sustainable growth in the space sector.

Organizational Strategic Objectives
  • Increasing the utilization of Bangabandhu Satellite-1.
  • Bringing all authorized television channels in the country under the coverage of Bangabandhu Satellite-1.
  • Executing the launch of the country's next satellite into space.
  • Bringing all authorized Direct-to-Home (DTH) service providers in the country under the coverage of Bangabandhu Satellite-1.
Essential Strategic Objectives
  • Enhancing transparency and ensuring accountability in official activities.
  • Improving efficiency and service quality.
  • Advancing financial and resource management.
Functions
  • Expanding, operating, and maintaining satellite networks nationwide and internationally where applicable.
  • Expanding modern satellite services, including Direct-to-Home (DTH), VSAT, Broadcasting, Communication Trunk, Telemedicine, and E-learning.
  • Providing television broadcasting services within the network-covered areas.
  • Ensuring uninterrupted telecommunication services during disasters and enabling connectivity in remote areas.
  • Conducting research on satellite-related technologies, human resource development, and activities for future satellite projects.

About satellite technical details

The Values Behind Our Connectivity

Orbit

Bangladesh Satellite-1 is positioned in a geostationary orbit at 119.1°E. It has a perigee altitude of 35,789.3 km with a velocity of 3.07 km/s.

Frequency

Bangladesh Satellite-1 (BS-1) offers extensive coverage with 14 C-band and 26 Ku-band transponders, each providing 36 MHz bandwidth.

Payload

The BS-1 is equipped with a total of 40 transponders, including 26 Ku-band transponders and 14 C-band transponders.

Mission

Bangladesh Satellite-1 is a communications and broadcasting satellite with a 15-year mission duration.