Bangladesh country code, +880 explained.
The country code for Bangladesh is +880. To call Bangladesh from the US, dial 011 880, then the 2-digit area code and the local number. Below: the full dialing format, step-by-step guide, carriers, rates, and VoIP rules for Bangladesh.
Bangladesh
Dhaka · Asia
· COUNTRY INFO · VERIFIED
ISO Alpha-2
BD
Capital
Dhaka
Region
Asia
Timezone
UTC+6
· DIALING GUIDE · VERIFIED
FULL DIAL FORMAT
011 · +880 · XX · XXXXXXXX
How Bangladesh numbers break down
A complete number to Bangladesh follows this pattern. Twiching adds the exit and country codes automatically when you dial from the app.
EXIT CODE
Dial from the US/Canada to leave the country.
COUNTRY CODE
Routes the call directly into Bangladesh.
AREA / MOBILE
Regional or mobile prefix — drop the leading 0.
LOCAL NUMBER
The subscriber's local number.
COMPLETE NUMBER FORMAT
011 · +880 · XX · XXXXXXXX
Bangladesh on the map
Dhaka · Asia
ROUTE
Tier-1 Direct
CLI
Verified
ASR
60%+ min
Get a business phone number in Bangladesh
A Twiching virtual number in Bangladesh carries local +880 caller ID over a Tier-1 SIP trunk. Outbound calls arrive as a recognisable domestic number, not an unfamiliar international one. Setup takes minutes, not a carrier contract.
Local +880 caller ID
Calls display a recognisable Bangladesh number instead of an unfamiliar international one.
SIP trunking
Route your existing PBX or softphone through Twiching's Tier-1 trunk — no hardware swap.
Minutes to provision
Numbers activate in the dashboard the same day, with no on-the-ground carrier contract.
+880
Bangladesh · ready to provision today
Why businesses route Bangladesh calls through Twiching
The same Tier-1 interconnects, STIR/SHAKEN attestation and delivery-rate guarantees that cover major markets also cover Bangladesh. There is no reduced service tier.
Bangladesh
+880
191
Countries in directory
BANGLADESH INCLUDED
99.97%
Call delivery rate
STIR/SHAKEN
500+
Carrier interconnects
TIER-1 DIRECT
60%+
Guaranteed ASR
REAL-TIME ROUTING
How Bangladesh phone numbers are structured
Numbering Format
COUNTRY
+880
AREA
XX
LOCAL
XXXXXXXX
Bangladesh's numbering plan is open and sits under country code +880. It uses a 2-digit prefix and an 8-digit local number, 10 digits combined. Numbers are often shown with a leading "0" for domestic use. Drop it when you dial in from abroad.
Carriers & language
Bangladesh has 44% internet penetration. 3 major carriers cover it: Grameenphone, Robi Axiata, Banglalink. VoIP is restricted, and Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) licenses only approved operators. Plan IVR prompts, SMS copy and business hours around the local language (Bengali) and currency (BDT).
Asia context
Asian markets range from fully open to licensed-only VoIP. Compliant routing and correct local caller ID have a big effect on answer rates.
Skipping the exit code
Bangladesh calls from the US need 011 first, then +880 — the exit code isn't optional.
Keeping the national trunk "0"
If a Bangladesh number is written with a leading 0 for domestic use, omit that 0 after the +880 country code when calling from abroad.
Ignoring the time difference
Before dialing Bangladesh, check the local clock — it runs on UTC+6, and off-hours calls tend to go unanswered.
Using non-compliant routes
Because Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) tightly regulates VoIP in Bangladesh, only licensed routes deliver reliably; grey routes risk being blocked outright.
Compliance, carriers & rates for Bangladesh
Restricted — BTRC licensed only
Regulated by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) limits VoIP termination in Bangladesh to licensed operators. Unlicensed grey routes are often blocked or degraded. Twiching terminates only on compliant, licensed paths.
- VoIP is restricted; only BTRC-licensed International Internet Gateways may carry VoIP traffic.
- Unauthorized VoIP bypass (SIM boxing) is illegal and actively prosecuted.
- All telecom operators must maintain lawful interception capabilities per BTRC mandate.
Direct Tier-1 interconnect with Grameenphone — no wholesale transit in between.
US → Bangladesh
$0.015/min
Bangladesh → US
$0.018/min
Billed per second, not rounded to the minute
How businesses use a Bangladesh number
Local BD caller ID
Show a Bangladesh +880 number. Prospects in Dhaka and across the country will recognise it. They are more likely to answer.
Direct routing, not transit
Bangladesh traffic uses Twiching's direct link with Grameenphone. It skips lower-tier wholesale transit, which can hurt call quality.
No missed calls after hours
Plan sales and support coverage around UTC+6. A Bangladesh number then gets answered in the local business day, not in the middle of the night elsewhere.
One platform, Bangladesh included
Bangladesh is set up like every other Twiching market. A new country in the directory needs no separate onboarding.
FAQ
Calling Bangladesh — frequently asked questions
The country code for Bangladesh is +880. To call from the United States, dial 011, then 880, then the local number. Twiching adds the 011 and +880 for you when you dial from the app. You only enter the local number.
Dial 011 (the US exit code), then 880 (the Bangladesh country code). Then dial the area or mobile prefix and the subscriber number. Drop any leading trunk 0. That digit is only used for calls made inside Bangladesh.
Bangladesh has 44% internet penetration. This is a useful sign of how well VoIP and SMS channels will perform there. Higher penetration usually means steadier call quality and better app-based message delivery.
Yes. Bangladesh runs on UTC+6. Calls can go to the right team based on local business hours there. This helps support and sales teams that cover several countries and time zones from one platform.
Calls from Bangladesh to the US start at $0.018/min on Twiching. They are billed per second, not rounded up to the minute. The rate is the same whichever major local carrier the call starts on.
Bengali is the main language in Bangladesh. Write IVR prompts, SMS copy and support scripts in it for the best response rates. A greeting and menu in the local language often decide whether a caller stays on the line.
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