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Mahmudul Hasan

telecom in Bangladesh

BTRC seeks 60% monthly allowance for employees

4 October 2026
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to seek government approval to give its officials and employees a monthly regulatory allowance equal to 60 percent of their basic salary.
4 October 2026
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BTRC seeks to phase out 2G in three years

2 October 2026
The move comes as the government seeks to expand internet connectivity and the digital economy
2 October 2026
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SPOTLIGHT / Banglalink, Robi split over E-GSM spectrum auction timeline

28 September 2026
Bangladesh’s two private mobile operators, Robi Axiata and Banglalink, have taken opposing positions on the auction of E-GSM spectrum, the frequency range that can travel long distances and penetrate buildings effectively.
28 September 2026
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Banglalink, Robi split over E-GSM spectrum auction timeline

27 September 2026
Bangladesh's two private mobile operators, Robi Axiata and Banglalink, have taken opposing positions on the auction of E-GSM spectrum, the frequency range that can travel long distances and penetrate buildings effectively.
27 September 2026
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Handset industry squeezed on multiple fronts

26 September 2026
Surging memory costs add to grey-market competition, weak production, uncertainty over policy environment
26 September 2026
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Bangladesh, US sign civil nuclear cooperation deal

26 September 2026
The MoU recorded the shared position that all civil nuclear cooperation should follow the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and non-proliferation
26 September 2026
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Spotlight / Internet use rises, but computer access barely grows

21 September 2026
Bangladesh’s internet use has expanded significantly over the past year, but access to computers remains largely stagnant, underscoring the country’s continued dependence on mobile phones for going online.
21 September 2026
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AI taking away basic jobs from freelancers

20 September 2026
Over the years, nearly 3.5 lakh tech-savvy youths have been earning more than $1 billion annually for Bangladesh, according to unofficial estimates. But their reliance on routine digital work now faces a serious test from artificial intelligence (AI).
20 September 2026

Startups neglected in proposed budget

The proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-25 offered no relief to startups and neglected their long-standing demands, in sharp contrast with the government’s vision for a Smart Bangladesh, where startups are key economic drivers.
25 June 2024
IT exports decline in July-March

IT exports decline in July-March

Bangladesh’s IT exports declined in July-March of the current financial year, highlighting the country’s struggle to gain a foothold in the global information and communications technology sector.
23 June 2024
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Mobile internet subscriber numbers witness big jump in April

The mobile internet subscriber base in Bangladesh witnessed a massive growth in April, increasing by 39 lakh, marking the biggest jump in recent years.
20 June 2024
Tax exemption phase-out for economic zones and hi-tech parks in Bangladesh

Blow for private economic zones, hi-tech parks as tax benefits go

Currently, investors in the EZs and hi-tech parks qualify for a tax break for a decade starting from the first year of their operations. They are entitled to a full tax waiver in the first three years.
11 June 2024
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Experts divided on 5G necessity

Experts are split on the necessity of rolling out 5G in Bangladesh due to several critical issues.
7 June 2024
5G technology remains a pie in the sky. Why

5G technology remains a pie in the sky. Why

Is 5G merely a vanity, just another technology that offers nothing extraordinary? Or has it emerged as a central cog in transforming the digital space by resolving issues related to low speed and latency?
7 June 2024
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Mobile internet, talktime to be costlier

The government has hiked the supplementary duty on mobile top-ups alongside VAT on SIM cards, pushing up costs that will be incurred by mobile and internet users, which will inevitably put a financial strain on access to essential services.
6 June 2024
BTRC draft ordinance for independence

‘New law may dent BTRC’s autonomy’

The government will have the power to set the terms of removal and resignation of the commissioners of the telecom regulator, according to a draft law.
5 June 2024
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Regulator, GP holding talks over Tk 6,000cr late fees

The telecom regulator and Grameenphone have initiated negotiations regarding late fees of around Tk 6,000 crore based on an audit claim, as both parties seek an out-of-court settlement on the matter.
4 June 2024
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Meta to deal directly with advertisers in Bangladesh

The development has created panic among businesses as they apprehend difficulties in ensuring compliance with VAT and tax regulations when advertising directly with Meta.
31 May 2024
Allocation for interest payments to rise 38%

Allocation for interest payments to rise 38%

The allocation for interest payments of domestic and foreign loans will likely increase by 38 percent to Tk 129,000 crore in the upcoming budget due to a significant hike in the cost of borrowing from both sources
29 May 2024
Millions suffer as Cyclone Remal downs 10,000 telecom towers

Cyclone disrupts 10,000 telecom towers, millions out of service

Power outage due to cyclone Remal has caused over 10,000 mobile towers or base transceiver stations (BTS) to go out of service, affecting the mobile and internet services of millions of people in the southern districts
27 May 2024
mobile operators allowed to pay spectrum fee in taka

Mobile operators allowed to pay spectrum fee in taka

The telecom regulator has decided to allow mobile phone operators to pay spectrum acquisition fees in the local currency, a relief for them as the US dollar has become costlier to a large extent.
25 May 2024
AI starts to replace entry-level IT jobs in Bangladesh

AI starts to replace entry-level IT jobs in Bangladesh

It was a pretty good project for SkyTech Solutions for the last few years: generating earnings of $8.5 per hour for each of over 50 people.
21 May 2024
Internet subscribers rise in Bangladesh

Internet subscriber base sees massive boost

The number of internet subscribers in Bangladesh spiked by a massive 43.5 lakh in March, the biggest jump in recent years, with mobile data users making up a bulk of the new customers.
19 May 2024
Women still lag in mobile ownership, internet adoption

Women still lag in mobile ownership, internet adoption

Women in Bangladesh are lagging behind men in both mobile ownership and mobile internet adoption, with gender gaps of 20 percent and 40 percent respectively, representing a significant disparity in digital access, according to a global report.
18 May 2024
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Homegrown apps fail to take off

While it is not an uncommon sight to see people typing messages in Bangla on their smartphones, the familiar colours and user interface make it obvious that they are not using communication apps belonging to local companies.
17 May 2024
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Desire for mobile data trumps all else

As one strolls along Green Road or ventures into the depths of Karwan Bazar, he or she may come across a raucous circle formed by labourers, rickshaw-pullers, and street vendors.
17 May 2024
Local handset production rise

Handset production sees a slight rise amid bleak outlook

Handset production rose 5.30 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year to 60.74 lakh, according to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
14 May 2024
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BTRC to seek Tk 87.18 lakh dues from Software Shop

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to seek dues totalling Tk 87.18 lakh from Software Shop and impose a fine of Tk 2 lakh on the company for violating different rules.
13 May 2024

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