Bangabandhu Satellite -1
Bangabandhu Satellite -1 is a dream to the people of
Bangladesh. It is now on its way to orbit after its perfect and successful launching.
It has made Bangladesh a debut in the global space society. This satellite
starts its voyage from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida, the
USA. Thousands of people across the world have witnessed the launching of the
satellite. While the satellite has started its journey to the space, people of
all ages across the country have started singing the national anthem - 'Amaar
Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomay Valobashi'. The iconic slogan - "Joy Bangla, Joy
Bangabandhu" is also chanted at places across the country . Bangabandhu-I has
also hoisted country's flag and national logo to the space. People have
expressed their joy and gratitude to the Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for
setting another example of great success. Bangladesh starts a glorious chapter
in the history with the launching of Bangabandhu-1 satellite. It has become a proud member of the satellite
club. It is our first own satellite which is now on its way to orbit. The two
ground stations in Gazipur and Betbunia have successfully received initial test
signals of the Bangabandhu-1 after its launching. The satellite will offer
video services for Direct-to-Home (DTH). It will also offer e-learning,
Tele-medicine, Family Planning, Farming etc. It will send voice service to
cellular backhaul and disaster recovery, etc and data service for internet. It
has brightened the image of Bangladesh in the world. It has created enormous
opportunities in the field of ICT. It will also save foreign currency
expenditure. On the other hand, the country can earn foreign currency by
renting the Bangabandhu-1 transponders to other countries.
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