Akij Resource takes over 30% stake in Dominage Steel
5 October 2026
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Business
Poor planning, delays inflate project costs
4 October 2026
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Business
Not donors, govt to raise funds through bonds: finance minister
4 October 2026
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Business
Bangladesh targets tourism growth through better connectivity, infrastructure
3 October 2026
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Tourism
16 individuals, organisations, initiatives honoured with tourism awards
3 October 2026
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Business
LEASE OF NCT / Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Committee to stage sit-in on Oct 5
3 October 2026
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Business
Grameen Telecom concern launches gpay
1 October 2026
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Business
mCapital unveils $1 billion Bangladesh fund plan
1 October 2026
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Business
BB expands export refinance scheme to Tk 7,000 crore
1 October 2026
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Business
Bangladesh’s exports rise 8.54% in September
1 October 2026
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Business
Banglalink posts record revenue
Banglalink logged in Tk 1,220 crore in revenue in the first quarter of 2016 -- the highest in its 11-year history, raising hopes that it will finally turn in full-year profits this year.
16 May 2016
Court grants more time for Robi-Airtel merger
The High Court yesterday gave the government three more weeks to submit its recommendations on the proposed merger between Robi
15 May 2016
Germany eyes free wi-fi in public spaces, finally
Try looking for a free wi-fi connection in the cafe down the street in Germany and, more likely than not, there isn't one.
15 May 2016
SIM re-registration deadline now May 31
Time for biometric SIM re-registration, which was scheduled to end today, has been extended to May 31, says State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim.
30 April 2016
Catch a break this summer with ‘best holiday deals’
Want to catch a break and escape the heat that has been burning down Dhaka?
28 April 2016
Last-minute rush for SIM re-registration
All telecom operators’ registration points are facing a huge influx of subscribers as only three days remain to complete their SIMs re-registration.
27 April 2016
GP’s net profits up 4.85pc
Grameenphone’s net profits in the first quarter of 2016 increased 4.85 percent year-on-year to Tk 561 crore on the back of healthy growth in internet subscription and revenue.
20 April 2016
SIM re-registration gets a boost after court verdict
The process of SIM re-registration through biometric verification gained momentum after the court’s verdict came in favour of the government move on April 12.
20 April 2016
Data traffic rockets after 3G rollout
Data consumption in Bangladesh increased six times in the last two years thanks to faster mobile internet services, said a top official of Ericsson.
13 April 2016
Robi-Airtel merger may take more time
The landmark merger of Robi and Airtel is going to face a further delay as the government is yet to finalise its recommendations and will seek more time from the High Court today.
10 April 2016
Fees loom over Airtel-Robi merger
The Telecom Division yesterday sent its recommendations along with a proposal for fees on the merger of mobile phone operators Robi
7 April 2016
Mobile operators to get tech neutrality in spectrum use
The government plans to offer technology neutrality to mobile operators in spectrum use in two bands, which will help them roll out
6 April 2016
Exports continue to bring cheers
Exports accelerated 9.27 percent year-on-year to $2.83 billion in March on the back of higher shipments of garment, leather and leather goods, and jute and jute goods.
5 April 2016
Internet: a tool for growth of small businesses
Unlike a real-world office, a business website is up and accessible to customers 24 hours a day. Customers will always get to know about the products and services on offer, freeing them from the compulsion of office hours. Businesses can even have a 24-hour product sales mechanism online.
4 April 2016
Three mobile operators see 69pc rise in data revenue
Data revenue of three mobile operators -- Grameenphone, Banglalink and Robi -- increased about 69 percent year-on-year to Tk 1,699 crore in 2015.
24 March 2016
Indian airlines look to smaller planes in regional push
Indian airlines are in talks with ATR, Bombardier and Embraer to buy smaller planes to fly to the country's booming second and third
19 March 2016
No fingerprints stored during SIM re-registration: Tarana
State Minister for Telecom Tarana Halim yesterday reiterated that fingerprints taken for SIM re-registration are not being stored.
16 March 2016
BTRC appoints firm to audit Robi
After a delay of five months, the telecom regulator yesterday signed an agreement with audit firm Masih Muhith Haque & Co to examine Robi's books.
15 March 2016
New push for Robi's merger with Airtel
The Malaysian High Commission in Dhaka is pursuing the telecom regulator on the proposed merger of Robi and Airtel, saying the move will further strengthen relations between the two countries' business communities.
13 March 2016
The dark side of world's lucrative mobile industry
As the world's largest mobile phone fair hosts the "creme de la creme" in Barcelona, activists slam the dark side of a sector accused of
25 February 2016