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Not tech, strong institutions key to economic success

16 August 2026
For developing countries like Bangladesh, the key to economic success is not simply how quickly they adopt new technologies or attract investment.
16 August 2026
AI Poverty Targeting Bangladesh

AI trails traditional method in poverty targeting

13 August 2026
An artificial intelligence model, built using mobile phone data, matched only 32 percent of genuinely poor households in a large-scale trial in Bangladesh, compared with 52 percent for a traditional door-to-door survey method.
13 August 2026
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Rangpur passes internet speed test but falters on voice quality

11 August 2026
4G, VoLTE call quality falls below BTRC benchmark in the region
11 August 2026
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ISPs may be allowed to offer streaming packages

10 August 2026
The move comes after two nationwide ISPs -- Race Online Limited and ICC Communication Limited -- sought regulatory approval
10 August 2026
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Draft cyber security strategy shifts focus to AI threats

7 August 2026
The government has drafted a new National Cyber Security Strategy for 2026-2030 that shifts its focus to emerging threats from artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing.
7 August 2026
Bangladesh Cybersecurity Rating System

National cybersecurity rating system set for launch

4 August 2026
Bangladesh is set to launch a National Rating System (NRS) that will, for the first time, give every government and private institution a standardised score based on how well it manages IT, information and cybersecurity.
4 August 2026
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Business Plus / Money talks: Now the machines are listening

1 August 2026
Artificial intelligence is helping banks and financial institutions understand customers, manage risks and make faster decisions
1 August 2026
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Foodpanda Bangladesh incurs €111 million losses since 2016

27 July 2026
Food delivery accounts for the largest share of that total, with cumulative losses of €79.22 million
27 July 2026
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Fixed broadband at risk: BTRC’s proposed tax measures could hurt users and ISPs

The introduction of new taxation provisions by the BTRC to different licensing layers could increase costs for broadband service providers
4 November 2025
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Telcos can sell phones on instalments by locking all SIMs

The initiative is set to be effective from January 1
2 November 2025
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BTRC to seek clarification on Starlink's bandwidth export bid

The internet regulator has decided to seek further clarification on Starlink Services Bangladesh Ltd’s bid to export unfiltered bandwidth from Bangladesh through local internet service providers before taking a decision on granting permission to the company..When bandwidth is filtered, it
2 November 2025
BTRC draft ordinance for independence

Max 5 SIM cards per NID from next year

From January next year, one person will be allowed to register and use a maximum of five personal SIM cards under a single national ID (NID), according to a decision by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
1 November 2025
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Unauthorised handsets to be finally blocked from December

Officials of BTRC said that existing unauthorised phones currently in use will not be blocked
29 October 2025
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BTRC wants 5.5% of revenue from broadband operators

This could eventually lead to higher net bills, slower speeds
28 October 2025
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How many subscribers did Starlink gain in five months in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh currently has 13.53 crore internet subscribers, including 1.45 crore broadband, 12.08 crore mobile users
26 October 2025
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Auction full ‘golden spectrum’, lower prices

GSMA tells BTRC high costs, limited supply could slow digital expansion
22 October 2025
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Telcos, ISPs asked to boost fire safety measures

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed all telecom and internet service providers, including mobile operators, to strengthen fire safety measures across their infrastructures such as data centres and towers to ensure uninterrupted communication services amid a
22 October 2025
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Indian firm halts bandwidth imports from Bangladesh

This move will directly affect internet connectivity in India's northeastern region
20 October 2025
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Bangladesh issues legal notice to ESPNcricinfo over online betting ads

The notice was sent to ESPN's legal department in London via email on October 12
14 October 2025
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BTRC prepares for next spectrum auction by Jan

Operators push for full 700 MHz sale at lower rates to increase 4G-5G coverage
12 October 2025
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Shared responsibility key to safe digital transactions

As digital payments continue to rise in Bangladesh, concerns about online fraud and transaction security have grown. Keeping the system secure depends on shared responsibility among banks, payment service providers and users, according to Sabbir Ahmed, country manager of Visa for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. 
11 October 2025
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Shielding personal data: Govt brings big tech under local courts’ purview

The Advisory Council yesterday approved the Personal Data Protection Ordinance, 2025, making social media platforms and foreign and local tech companies answerable to the courts of Bangladesh regarding the handling of restricted personal data and confidential personal data of Bangladeshi citizens.
9 October 2025
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Telcos allowed to use Voice over Wi-Fi to improve call quality

VoWiFi pilot greenlighted for GP, Banglalink, promising uninterrupted voice calls indoors
1 October 2025
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From passion to travel icon

Leaving behind a flourishing corporate career to dive headfirst into the uncertain waters of entrepreneurship is not a path many dare to tread.
1 October 2025
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Celebrating Bangladesh’s private sector champions

The growth story of Bangladesh is often described through rising graphs and GDP figures. Yet the real narrative lies in the journeys of entrepreneurs, executives and founders who have steered the country from poverty to an economy worth nearly $460 billion.
1 October 2025
Durga Puja

Puja sales beat expectations, sari and panjabi top picks

Indian visa restriction shifted many towards local brands, says one retailer
30 September 2025
BTRC draft ordinance for independence

New telecom policy trims licensing categories to four

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has started preparing new guidelines under the Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy, which came into effect last week with the gazette publication.
24 September 2025
Teletalk and BTCL Tk 7000 crore unpaid dues Bangladesh

Teletalk, BTCL sit on Tk 7,000cr dues amid weak oversight

State-owned telecom firms owe Tk 7,000 crore, raising questions
21 September 2025

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