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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
budget for 2023-24 fiscal year

Allocation to science and technology ministry declines by 22%

The budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Science and Technology may decline by Tk 3,007 crore or 22 per cent to Tk 13,607 crore in the proposed budget for 2023-24 fiscal year.
1 June 2023
mobile manufacturing industry

Mobile makers in battle for survival

"Mobile sales have dropped drastically due to the economic downturn for people. Handset sales dropped by over 40 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2023"
29 May 2023
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Mobile subscribers grow in April

Mobile subscriber numbers witnessed a slight growth in April, as two of the top operators made gains while the other two lost customers. 
25 May 2023
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Unfounded radiation fears stymie mobile network expansion: experts

Scientifically unfounded apprehensions of health risks from radio waves of phone masts have turned into a major impediment to the delivery of better services from telecom and tower service providers. 
22 May 2023
mobile data prices regulator

Regulator to cap mobile data prices

The telecom regulator is set to introduce fixed maximum tariff rates for mobile data packages with the aim of ensuring simple and affordable connectivity services for consumers.
21 May 2023
private investment

Private investment falls for second time in 3 years

The private investment-to-GDP ratio in Bangladesh declined in the current fiscal year owing to a lower confidence among investors amid the persisting dollar crisis and global uncertainty, higher inflation and a fall in demand for goods in international markets.
21 May 2023
ICT industry of Bangladesh

BASIS calls for long-term policy support

Players in the ICT industry of Bangladesh have urged the government to adopt long-term policies, which include extending income tax exemption for the sector by six years and incentivising exports of IT-enabled services (ITES).
18 May 2023
tax rebates recovery

Tax rebates needed for recovery of e-commerce: e-CAB

Different tax rebates are needed to help e-commerce companies in Bangladesh regain their growth trajectory after facing a significant downturn for the past two years, according to industry people.
15 May 2023
Coworking spaces

Coworking spaces helping small firms save big

When Mohammad Oli Ahad founded Intelligent Machines back in 2018, finding a coworking space called Moar was a big relief as it helped save on numerous office expenses.
14 May 2023
internet users

Number of internet users rises in March

The number of internet subscribers rose in March as mobile network operators and broadband service providers both bagged new customers due to increased usage of different digital services other than social media. 
9 May 2023
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IT export to Japan surges

Local software and other information technology-enabled services (ITES) exports to Japan have witnessed a surge in recent times as Bangladeshi companies have established a foothold in the East Asian country. 
8 May 2023
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Foreign funding for startups in Bangladesh still low

Startups in Bangladesh raised about $35.58 million in the first three months of 2023, according to LightCastle Partners, a Dhaka-based research and business consulting firm.
5 May 2023
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Growth in monthly wages still below inflation

Monthly wage growth for workers in Bangladesh has remained below the inflation rate for 15 months consecutively, suggesting that many people are having to reduce consumption to cope with increased financial stress.
5 May 2023
Construction workers

Growth in monthly wages still below inflation

Monthly wage growth for workers in Bangladesh has remained below the inflation rate for 15 months consecutively, suggesting that many people are having to reduce consumption to cope with increased financial stress.
4 May 2023
mobile phone subscription

Mobile subscriber numbers grow for 3rd straight month

Mobile subscriber numbers witnessed a solid growth in March, thanks to a strong performance by all but state-owned operator Teletalk. 
4 May 2023
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Facebook ads thru Httpool halted for businesses

Httpool, Meta’s sales partner in Bangladesh, has suspended services after it failed to repatriate funds following curbs on dollar outflows, in what can be viewed as a crushing blow to local businesses.
26 April 2023
Eid 2023

People with 85.52 lakh SIMs left Dhaka in 4 days

People with a total of 85.52 lakh mobile connections left Dhaka in four days until April 21, as holidaymakers travelled to their homes to celebrate Eid.
22 April 2023
telephone

Landline use down drastically

The number of public switched telephone network (PSTN) users has decreased over the past decade, falling below half a million as mobile phones have become ubiquitous while landline operators failed to expand network coverage.
20 April 2023
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Eid shopping hits full steam

It was 11.45 pm on Tuesday. Shopping malls and markets usually remain shut at this hour of the day. But, the bustling shopping district for clothing and lifestyle items in the Mirpur-1 area was abuzz with shoppers.
20 April 2023
Gender gap in mobile money

Gender gap in mobile money use still wide in Bangladesh

The gender gap in mobile money account ownership is 55 per cent in Bangladesh as mobile ownership among men is growing at a faster pace than among women, according to a global report.
19 April 2023

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