How does this Bangladesh number lookup tool work? +
It analyzes the prefix of any Bangladeshi mobile number to identify which operator it belongs to. Bangladesh uses a system where the first three digits (after the leading 0) tell you the operator — for example, 017 is Grameenphone, 018 is Robi, 019 is Banglalink, and 015 is Teletalk. The tool also validates the number format and shows you the correct way to dial it locally and internationally.
Can I find the SIM owner's name using this tool? +
No. In Bangladesh, SIM registration information is strictly confidential and only accessible to the SIM owner themselves. You can check your own registered SIMs by dialing *16001# from your phone, but no third-party tool can legally look up another person's SIM details. Apps that claim to do this are either scams, using illegally obtained data, or will stop working quickly.
What information can this tool actually provide? +
It gives you: the mobile operator (Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink, or Teletalk), the number type (mobile, VoIP, or toll-free), validity status (whether the prefix is active), and correct format for dialing. This is genuinely useful for verifying numbers before calling, avoiding expensive calls to wrong numbers, and understanding what kind of number you're dealing with.
Which mobile operators are covered? +
All four active operators in Bangladesh: Grameenphone (013, 017), Robi Axiata (016, 018), Banglalink (014, 019), and Teletalk (015). The tool also recognizes VoIP numbers (096), toll-free numbers (0800), and discontinued Citycell numbers (011).
Why do some numbers show the "wrong" operator? +
Since 2018, Mobile Number Portability (MNP) allows users to switch operators while keeping their original number. So a number starting with 017 could now belong to Robi if the owner ported it. This tool identifies the original assigned prefix, which is still the most reliable indicator for most numbers.
Is it safe to check any number? +
Yes — this tool runs entirely in your browser and doesn't send the number anywhere. You can check any number without privacy concerns. The results are based on publicly available prefix data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
Does the tool work offline? +
Yes. Once the page is loaded, everything runs in your browser using a built-in prefix database. No internet connection is needed for the lookup itself.
Can I use this for spam call identification? +
It helps by identifying the operator and number type, but it won't tell you if a specific number is a spam caller. If you're getting unwanted calls, consider using your phone's built-in spam filter or reporting the number to your operator.