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  27 Feb 2026, 16:48

All airports, railway stations to get free Wi-Fi: Telecom Minister

Posts, Telecommunications and Information  Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam Speaking after an exchange of views with district-level officials at the  Tangail Deputy Commissioner's office on friday. Photo: BSS

TANGAIL, Feb 27, 2025 (BSS) - Posts, Telecommunications and Information 
Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam today announced that all airports, 
railway stations and high-speed vehicles across the country will be equipped 
with free Wi-Fi facilities, in line with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's 
vision for the ICT sector.

Speaking after an exchange of views with district-level officials at the 
Tangail Deputy Commissioner's office this morning, the minister said 
information and communication technology (ICT) is the most vital sector in 
the present era and the Prime Minister has outlined many plans for its 
advancement.

Mahbub Anam said the government is committed to implementing development 
activities, modernising communication systems and realising future plans in 
the IT sector. "We want to ensure internet access for every household and 
create more employment opportunities in the ICT field," he added.

During the meeting, the minister provided guidelines on government 
development initiatives, communication modernisation and ICT progress. He 
urged all concerned departments to work in a coordinated manner to implement 
future plans.

Deputy Commissioner Sharifa Haque, Superintendent of Police Muhammad Shamsul 
Alam and other officials were present at the meeting.