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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
Grameenphone speed-based internet packs

GP backs out of Tk 30 minimum recharge

Amidst widespread customer dissatisfaction alongside regulator’s intervention, Grameenphone yesterday backtracked from its recent decision to substantially increase the minimum recharge amount to Tk 30.
10 January 2024
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Mobile tower radiation poses no harm

The harmful radiation emanating from mobile phone towers in Bangladesh is considerably lower than the safety levels set by international bodies
22 December 2023
VEON's Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu calls for digitalisation goals with investment in telecom

Tax predictability, fresh mindset key to attracting foreign investment

Terzioğlu believes it is very important for the government and private companies to focus on accelerating growth in the telecom industry
20 December 2023
Telcos brining their own IoT devices in Bangladesh

Telcos bring more IoT solutions for daily concerns

Mobile operators in Bangladesh are introducing a series of Internet of Things (IoT) aimed at providing solutions
18 December 2023
Bangladeshi Smartphone makers facing challenges in selling their phones

Challenges persist for smartphone makers

Local manufacturers produced 57.5 lakh smartphones from January to October this year, down about 27 percent from 78.5 crore units in the same period a year earlier
15 December 2023
Sheba.xyz is the largest digital marketplace for household services in Bangladesh

Sheba’s comeback story: A demonstration of resilience

After launching in 2016, Sheba quickly captured the attention of urbanites by offering comprehensive solutions to common challenges associated with city living
14 December 2023
4G users in Bangladesh now amount to 10 crore

4G users top 10cr for first time

According BTRC data, out of 18.96 crore mobile subscribers, 10.05 crore use 4G as of October,
13 December 2023
Musk's Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh

Musk's Starlink to make entry to Bangladesh

The government has decided to award a licence to Starlink, brainchild of Elon Musk,that could create competition in the internet business in Bngladesh
7 December 2023
BTCL Logo | BTCL’s Tk 463Cr 5G Project: Huawei’s win marred by controversy

BTCL’s Tk 463Cr 5G Project: Huawei’s win marred by controversy

It is often said that government files move at a snail’s pace in Bangladesh, slowing down the speed of project implementation.
2 December 2023
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Cyber Security Agency exists only in name

In December 2018, when the Digital Security Agency was formed under the Digital Security Act, it was hoped that the cybersecurity of important government sites with critical citizen data such as the Election Commission’s national identity database and the Office of the Registrar of Birth and Death  would be robust.
29 November 2023
Three firms spending Tk 1,000cr on first private submarine cable

Three firms spending Tk 1,000cr on first private submarine cable

Three private licensees of submarine cable -- Summit Communications, CdNet Communications and Metacore Subcom Ltd -- have formed a consortium to install the cable
28 November 2023
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Number of internet users falls for first time in 9 months

The internet subscriber base in Bangladesh declined for the first time in nine months in October due to a drop in mobile internet subscribers.
27 November 2023
Foodpanda fined Tk10 lakh over unfair trade practices

Foodpanda here for the long term

Foodpanda and its parent company Delivery Hero maintain an unwavering commitment to the Bangladeshi market, driven by the immense growth opportunity it presents, said Zubair BA Siddiky, co-founder and managing director of Foodpanda Bangladesh
22 November 2023
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The Digital Transformation of Bangladesh’s Financial Landscape

Bangladesh’s financial sector is advancing rapidly in digitization, unveiling a robust digital infrastructure and innovative products. This development enables millions to access financial services while enhancing service delivery efficiency.
21 November 2023
Summit buys 2,000 towers from Banglalink for Tk 1,100cr

Summit buys 2,000 towers from Banglalink for Tk 1,100cr

The two have already signed a $100 million deal
15 November 2023
BTCL Logo | BTCL’s Tk 463Cr 5G Project: Huawei’s win marred by controversy

Penalised for going by the book

Can a superior thwart a subordinate from doing their job diligently and sincerely? This is exactly what transpired in the case of a Tk 463 crore telecom ministry project to get the infrastructure ready for 5G.
12 November 2023
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Investment pouring into data centres

Private investment in data centres is on the rise in Bangladesh to serve the growing demand for storing, processing and managing digital data generated thanks to the boom in internet use and digitalisation of services.
12 November 2023
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Gradual currency depreciation should be a priority

Says Sri Lankan economist on Bangladesh
10 November 2023
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3-day data packs to return with a week’s validity

BTRC orders telcos with an eye on polls
7 November 2023
Mobile operators offer 4G on 3G Data packs

7-day data packs at price of 3-day ones until polls

Mobile operators have been instructed to offer seven-day data packages at the price of the discontinued three-day packages until the national election scheduled in January.
6 November 2023

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