Dhaka, Feb. 10 -- The state-owned mobile operator, Teletalk Bangladesh Limited, eyes Chinese assistance in implementing one of its key projects that aims to expand the 4G mobile broadband networks up to the union level.

The Chinese government, according to sources, has agreed in principle to extend its support worth US$162 million to upgrade its technology and expand services. The operator has been limping for years mainly due to lack of investment coupled with mismanagement.

The private sector mobile operators, owned by foreign companies, have invested three times more than the Teletalk, a high official in the telecom ministry told the FE.

The relevant Bangladesh authorities have sent a letter to the Chinese government recently reques...