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3G internet gains momentum

The number of 3G mobile internet connections rose 60 percent year-on-year to 2.88 crore in fiscal 2015-16, according to a draft report of the telecom regulator.
22 September 2016, 18:00 PM

BTRC seeks support of police to track illegally registered SIMs

The telecom regulator has recently urged law enforcement agencies to help it find out illegally registered SIMs and take legal actions against the culprits who are selling such mobile connections.
21 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Robi launches 200 wi-fi hotspots

Mobile operator Robi recently launched 200 wi-fi hotspots in various establishments across the country. Robi users will be able to enjoy the service free of cost at restaurants, institutes, shopping malls and airports.
21 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Citycell must pay Tk 318cr by Oct 19 to save licence

Citycell has to pay Tk 318.42 crore of its dues to the regulator by October 19 to secure its licence, according to a certified order of the Supreme Court that was made public yesterday.
21 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Top telcos' data earnings up 40pc

Grameenphone, Banglalink and Robi, the country's top three mobile operators, registered 40 percent growth in combined data revenue
18 September 2016, 18:00 PM

BTRC circular to switch from Citycell stayed

The High Court stays a circular issued by the authorities asking the subscribers of mobile operator Citycell to switch to an alternative operator.
8 September 2016, 07:21 AM

Building tourism park faces challenges

Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority has started implementing the plan to set up an exclusive tourism park at Sabrang in Teknaf, but
6 September 2016, 18:00 PM

New chief communications officer for RanksTel

Ranks Telecom Ltd has recently appointed Mehnaz Kabir as the company's chief communications officer.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Banglalink seeks new number series 010

Banglalink has applied for an additional number series -- 010 -- for its new connections, as it has already used up 80 percent of its existing capacity in the 019 series.
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM

Samsung, GP launch Galaxy Note 7

Samsung in collaboration with Grameenphone yesterday launched Samsung Galaxy Note 7 for the Bangladesh market.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Court clears way for Robi-Airtel merger

The High Court yesterday gave the green light to the much-awaited merger between Robi and Airtel, paving the way for the formation of the country's second largest mobile operator.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Citycell gets more time to clear dues

Citycell received a shot in the arm after the Supreme Court yesterday granted the beleaguered mobile operator about three months to clear a portion of Tk 478 crore in dues.
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM

GP launches online shop for smart devices

Grameenphone yesterday launched its online e-commerce site—GP Shop—mainly to offer smart devices to customers.
23 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Citycell won't shut until Sep 16: court

Moribund mobile operator Citycell got some breathing space after a High Court bench yesterday asked the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission not to shut down its operations until September 16.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Teletalk yet to block its 20 lakh unregistered SIMs

State-owned mobile operator Teletalk is yet to block 20 lakh of its biometrically unregistered connections, which is allowing a huge volume of illegal international incoming calls and depriving the government of revenue.
22 August 2016, 18:00 PM

AT&T, Apple, Google to work on 'robocall' crackdown

More than 30 major technology and communication companies said on Friday they are joining the US government to crack down on
20 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Citycell runs risk of losing licence

The telecom regulator on Wednesday sought reasons from Pacific Bangladesh Telecom that owns Citycell for not cancelling its licence although the operator failed to pay Tk 477.63 crore in dues.
18 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Creditors move to collect dues from Citycell

The first hearing of a winding up petition filed by China Development Bank to realise its dues of $36.63 million from Citycell was held yesterday, amid a government move to cancel the licence of the mobile operator.
17 August 2016, 18:00 PM

PM to decide fate of Citycell

The prime minister will take a final decision on shutting down Citycell after a meeting with the telecom regulator tomorrow, when the
14 August 2016, 18:00 PM

Submarine Cable's profit rises 28pc

The net profit of Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company or BSCCL rose 28 percent year-on-year last fiscal year, thanks to the bandwidth
14 August 2016, 18:00 PM