Telephone numbers in Bangladesh

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/telephone-numbers-in-bangladesh

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the international direct dialing (IDD) code?+880 is the designated country code for Bangladesh, facilitating international telephonic communication
2. What is the country calling code for Bangladesh?The code is +880. It is used when you call Bangladesh from another country.
3. How do I dial a phone number inside Bangladesh?Start with 0, then the area or operator code, and finally the subscriber number. For example, to call 1234567 in Dhaka, dial 01234567.

ITU-T E.164: An international standard that defines the structure and format of telephone numbers worldwide.
Closed Dialing Plan: A numbering system where the same number of digits is dialed for all calls, regardless of location within the country.
Number Portability: A service allowing subscribers to keep their existing telephone number when switching service providers.