Dhaka, Aug. 12 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday urged leading Malaysian telecom firm Axiata to roll out 5G services in Bangladesh and invest in the country's data centres.

Prof Yunus stressed that Bangladesh needs high-speed internet for its growing economy and to attract investment from global companies eager to tap into its digital economy.

He said the interim government is streamlining licensing regimes to create a more business-friendly environment for top telecommunications operators.

Vivek Sood, Group CEO of Axiata Berhad-parent company of cellular operator Robi-said the company had conducted a 5G trial in Bangladesh but noted that the expansion of the country's fibre optic network is essential for full 5G deployme...