Bangladesh, May 19 -- Commercial operation of Bangladesh's first communication satellite Bangabandhu-I (BS-I) will begin today (Sunday) on the occasion of launching anniversary ceremony following the successful trial run, reports BSS.
Bangladesh Communication Satellite Company Limited (BCSCL), the assigned entity to manage the BS-I, will sign agreements with the local television (TV) channels and other firms to rent the transponders of the satellite, said officials.
BCSCL Chairman Dr Shahjahan Mahmood said commercial journey of BS-I will start completing successful trial run for couple of months.
"We will sign agreements and hand over documents with the TV channels and others," he revealed.
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