Bangabandhu Satellite 1

Dhaka, May 17 - Before the launch of Bangabandhu Satellite 1, it was said that it would be effective 15 years. As it was bought orbital slot or orbital from Russia. But after fifteen years of operation, what will be the satellite? Responding to such a question, the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Mostafa Jabber said: We will not wait 15 years for Bangabandhu Satellite 2.
He said: First, this satellite requires alternate arrangements. If there is an error due to any mechanical reasons, then it will be backed up. If we do not have it, then we have to take it from others.
Second, the satellite can not be made overnight. After 15 years, it will not be started. That's why prepare now. Talks with the Prime Minister Psychological preparations have begun. Bangabandhu satellite-2, when, where, how will it be prepared now. "
The minister said this while addressing a function organized at Channel I in the presence of World Telecommunications and Information Association Day-2014. Meanwhile, Mahmud Hossain, Head of Corporate Affairs Department of Grameenphone and Acting Chairman of BTRC Jahurul Haque were also present.
The minister said: The capacity we have achieved since 2009 has been a big milestone in the Bangabandhu satellite. It is a matter of national security and national pride.
"Satellite TV stations carry out satellite tickets abroad. In this, there are issues of foreign currency losses, along with state security issues. When I use my country's satellite, I have information. And when we use satellite in more than one country, the information goes to them.
Another important thing is the system we are using telecentre or mobile internet, such as through cable. There are few places in the conventional way can not go to the internet. Satellite solution there. If we do not have our own satellites, then we have to use satellites from other countries. After taking responsibility as a minister, my challenge was to not reach the Internet in 200 unions. There was a lot of satellites in there. So this satellite is filled with our pride, as well as the vacant space, "said Mustafa Jabbar.
About Bangabandhu Satellite-1, he said: Within three months we will start getting the benefits of this satellite. The satellite is already in orbit. We started getting the signal. Ground satellite stations feel that satellites are sitting. But the deadline for making it more effective is three months. That might start working in three months as well.
Regarding the economic investment of the satellite, he said: The state of the investment that is sent to the satellite should not always be accounted for by the state. The same paradigm is seen in education. Even then, the position that we currently have can take up to seven years to bring the investment.
'Then it has been eight years since the satellite to get the benefit. We are working on the Padma Bridge as part of our pride, so it is also commercially successful.