Area Code 341 – Eidgaon/Cox's bazar

Overview of Area Code +880 341

The telephone country code +880 is assigned to Bangladesh under the ITU-T E.164 international numbering plan. Within the national numbering plan, the area code 341 is a geographic National Destination Code (NDC) that routes calls to the Eidgaon and Cox's Bazar regions, located in the southeastern part of the country. This code is part of the Chittagong Division's numbering area, serving both urban and rural subscribers connected to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

Geographic Coverage and Administrative Jurisdiction

The 341 area code covers the Cox's Bazar District, including the municipal town of Cox's Bazar, which is a major tourist hub known for its long natural beach, and the surrounding administrative areas such as Eidgaon, Ramu, and Ukhia. The region is governed by the Cox's Bazar District Council and falls under the Chittagong Division. The code is allocated to fixed-line operators, including Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) and other licensed PSTN operators, and is used for both residential and business landlines within the designated geographic boundaries.

Dialing Formats

To call a fixed-line number in the Cox's Bazar area from within Bangladesh, subscribers must dial the trunk prefix 0, followed by the area code 341, and then the subscriber number, which typically consists of 6 to 7 digits. For example, a local number might be dialed as 0 341 XXX XXX. From outside Bangladesh, callers must dial the international access prefix (e.g., 00 from most countries), followed by the country code 880, the area code 341 (without the leading zero), and the subscriber number: +880 341 XXX XXX. When dialing internationally, it is crucial to omit the trunk prefix '0' to ensure proper routing.

Numbering and Overlay Considerations

As of the latest updates, there is no overlay code for the 341 area; the region uses a single geographic code. However, due to the growing demand for telecommunication services in the Cox's Bazar area, the national regulator, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), has implemented number portability for fixed lines, allowing subscribers to retain their numbers when switching operators. This does not affect the geographic significance of the code, as the number remains associated with the original geographic location.

Caller Instructions

For local callers within the same area code, it may be possible to dial only the subscriber number, depending on the operator's local dialing plan. However, for clarity and to avoid misdialing, it is recommended to always use the full national format (0 341 XXX XXX). For international callers, ensure you have the correct country code and area code, and be mindful of time zone differences (Bangladesh Standard Time, UTC+6).