Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb today visited the Third Submarine Cable Laying (2nd revised) Project and the associated landing station of Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC. Photo : PID

COX’S BAZAR, Dec 29, 2025 (BSS) - Chief Adviser's Special Assistant for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb today urged relevant organizations to work together for ensuring uninterrupted and better  telecommunications services.

He made the call while inspecting the activities of the Third Submarine Cable Laying (2nd revised) Project and the associated landing station of Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCCL) to expand Bangladesh's international telecommunications system.

During the visit, he was informed about the project's progress, technical capabilities, operational management and future plans. He visited various important facilities of the landing station and exchanged views with the concerned officials and employees.

Faiz Ahmed said, “The importance of the submarine cable project in strengthening the country's digital infrastructure is immense. 

“Through the implementation of the SMW-6 project, the country's internet bandwidth capacity will increase along with increasing international telecommunication facilities, which will indirectly help in the socio-economic development of the country and the creation of a prosperous Bangladesh,” he added. 

The special assistant urged the officers and employees of Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC to work with professionalism, dedication and sincerity to ensure uninterrupted and quality telecommunication services. 

Meanwhile, the third submarine cable (SMW6) will extend from Cox's Bazar to Singapore on one side and France on the other, and it will be possible to connect to the renowned data centers of Singapore, India, Djibouti and France through the core cable.

After the inspection, Faiz Ahmed planted Thai longan saplings on the premises of Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC. 

Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC Managing Director Md. Aslam Hossain and other senior officials were present at the inspection and exchange of views meeting.