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Telecoms turn to AI to save energy, other costs

3 HOUR(s)
Artificial intelligence is moving deeper into the day-to-day management of Bangladesh’s telecom infrastructure, helping operators and tower companies cut energy use and operating costs.
3 HOUR(s)
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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
SpaceX praises Bangladesh government

SpaceX hails govt move to cut red tape

It was a great signal of how this interim government is responding, said Starlink official Griffiths
14 March 2025
live bakery in Dhaka

Hot out of the oven: The ‘live bakery’ boom in Dhaka

If you stroll toward the Rupnagar residential area intersection from Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, you may be lured by the warm, comforting scent of freshly baked goods wafting from a corner shop.
14 March 2025
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A business titan with unshakable ethical values

The business world often thrives on boldness, but in Syed Manzur Elahi, Bangladesh found something more: a quiet fortitude, a moral compass, and an entrepreneurial mind that always seeks to build.
12 March 2025
mobile internet subscriber drop in Bangladesh

Mobile internet subscriber base shrinks by 1.31 crore in seven months

The telecom operators lost 10 lakh subscribers alone in January
9 March 2025
Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb ICT policy reforms

Ensuring data interoperability a top priority

Ensuring interoperability of data across all ministries will be a top priority for the government to deliver seamless public services, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb,
7 March 2025
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Facebook advertising reach in Dhaka hits 2.99cr, leading global cities

Dhaka has the highest number of active Facebook users available for advertisers
6 March 2025
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Bangladeshis burdened with high internet taxes

Bangladeshi citizens were burdened with some of the highest taxes on internet usage in Asia in 2024, with a combined tax rate of 39 percent on internet services, according to a recent report by GSMA, a non-profit organisation that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide.
4 March 2025
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Number of mobile subscribers drops

The number of mobile subscribers dropped by 12 lakh to 18.75 crore in December last year, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
2 March 2025
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BTRC renews efforts to block unauthorised mobile phones

In line with demands from stakeholders, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) recently reversed its decision to award a contract for the maintenance of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system through the direct purchase method and instead opted for an open tender process.
2 March 2025
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Businesses riding the AI wave

Bangladeshi companies are embracing AI to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and drive digital transformation
21 February 2025

BTRC limits bandwidth imports from India

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has capped bandwidth imports from India at 50 percent of the country’s consumption of 6,500 Gbps to reduce reliance on a single source and promote diversified international connectivity.
20 February 2025
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BTRC limits bandwidth imports from India

The move comes through an amendment to the International Internet Gateway (IIG) guidelines, according to BTRC documents.  
20 February 2025
BTRC draft ordinance for independence

Revenue sharing for ITC operators hiked to 3%

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has amended the licensing guidelines for international terrestrial cable (ITC) operators, raising the gross revenue sharing requirement from 1 percent to 3 percent.
19 February 2025
BTRC blocks call services of three IGW operators

Revenue sharing requirement for ITC operators hiked to 3%

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has amended the licensing guidelines for international terrestrial cable (ITC) operators, raising the gross revenue sharing requirement from 1 percent to 3 percent.
19 February 2025
BTRC draft ordinance for independence

BTRC to hold 700 MHz spectrum auction this year

The telecom regulator aims to auction spectrum in the 700 MHz band this year to support the expansion of 4G and roll out 5G networks in the country.
19 February 2025
Elon Musk Starlink

Can Starlink’s entry be another turning point?

Two of the greatest minds in Bangladesh -- Dr Muhammad Yunus and Iqbal Quadir -- came together for an unconventional idea: providing mobile phones, then exorbitantly priced status symbols for the urban elite, to poor rural women in the mid-90s.
16 February 2025
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29 IIG operators still owe Tk 205cr to BTRC

A total of 29 international internet gateway (IIG) service providers in Bangladesh still owe the country’s telecom regulator about Tk 205 crore collectively even though the monthlong window to clear their dues has long passed.
15 February 2025
BTRC draft ordinance for independence

BTRC’s bid to regain independence

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has come up with a draft ordinance that would bring sweeping changes to the law, paving the way for the telecom regulator to win back its independence taken away by the previous regime through amendments.
6 February 2025
Strengthening taka leaves no impact on forex market

Govt revises down forex reserve target

The interim government has revised its aim for foreign exchange reserves, saying it expects to have $28.6 billion by June this year, capitalising on strong growth in inward remittances, exports, and budgetary support from development partners.
6 February 2025
Bangladesh's GDP growth

GDP growth target may be revised down to 5.25%

The GDP growth target may be brought down to 5.25 percent in the revised budget for the current fiscal year due to the damage caused by multiple floods and the interim government’s contractionary monetary policy to contain high inflation.
5 February 2025

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