Banglalink teams up with Winrock to support trafficking survivors

Country’s leading digital operator Banglalink has partnered with US-based nonprofit organisation Winrock International to create sustainable livelihood opportunities for survivors of human trafficking through the Banglalink Power app.
8 July 2026, 22:09 PM

Bangladesh approves Starlink for bandwidth export to neighbouring countries

Bangladesh has approved a landmark proposal allowing Starlink to export International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC) links to carry unfiltered internet traffic from the country to neighbouring nations, marking the first time the government has formally permitted such an arrangement for a satellite internet provider
5 July 2026, 18:14 PM

Internet use in Bangladesh climbs steadily in Q3

However, mobile phone ownership recorded a marginal dip
4 July 2026, 19:57 PM

NEIR stalled: Grey market fears grow as tax break expires

A tax relief measure on mobile phone imports is set to expire next week with no extension in the proposed budget, stoking fears of further grey market expansion as the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) remains unimplemented.
27 June 2026, 18:57 PM

Veon proposes Teletalk partnership, seeks to acquire Nagad

Veon has recently sent a letter to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
9 June 2026, 20:34 PM

Why GP profits dropped but Robi posted gain in 2025

Grameenphone, the country’s top telecom operator, saw both turnover and profit decline in 2025, while rival Robi Axiata recorded growth on both counts.
8 June 2026, 00:00 AM

SpaceX plans to set IPO price at $135 per share, targeting record $75 billion raise

In a surprise move ahead of its investor roadshow, Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans to fix its IPO price at $135 per share to raise a record-setting $75 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter.
3 June 2026, 21:18 PM

Grameenphone appoints Andreas Høgberg as CSTO

Andreas Høgberg has been appointed as the chief strategy and transformation officer (CSTO) of Grameenphone, effective June 1 this year.
3 June 2026, 19:55 PM

BTRC to auction more lower-band spectrum

It is expected to strengthen network coverage in both urban and rural areas
3 June 2026, 00:00 AM

Bangladesh targets top-20 position in global telecom services: PM’s telecom adviser

Bangladesh plans to position itself among the world’s top 20 countries in telecom and technology services within the next five years through a holistic digital economy strategy focused on connectivity, affordable access, startup growth, electronics manufacturing and skilled human resources.
16 May 2026, 19:19 PM

Uninterrupted power for telecom and why it matters now

It is necessary to ensure uninterrupted power supply to critical network sites if services are to remain undisrupted
7 May 2026, 18:45 PM

Govt plans telecom overhaul over worst internet performance

Bangladesh’s mobile and broadband internet services rank among the worst in the world despite a large subscriber base, and a connectivity-led reform plan is being prepared to address the challenge, Rehan Asad, the prime minister’s adviser on telecom and ICT, said today.
25 April 2026, 18:18 PM

Grameenphone’s Q1 profit rises despite drop in revenue

The mobile phone operator made Tk 662 crore in the first quarter of 2026
23 April 2026, 19:02 PM

Starlink in Bangladesh: Blazing fast, but few can afford

Bangladesh's Starlink service is currently among the most responsive in the Asia-Pacific, but high package prices make it unaffordable for ordinary households, according to a new report by Ookla, a global internet performance-tracking firm.
13 April 2026, 21:26 PM

Telecom experts call for abolishing voice floor price

Telecom experts yesterday called on the government to phase out the country’s mandatory minimum voice call rate, known as voice floor price, arguing that the Tk 0.45-per-minute rate, unchanged since 2018, is hindering digital inclusion and placing an undue burden on low-income users.
6 April 2026, 00:00 AM

Robi posts record Tk 937 crore profit in 2025

The telecom operator gives credit to disciplined capital allocation for the rise in profit
19 February 2026, 19:14 PM

Grameenphone's profit falls to eight-year low

The company posted a profit of Tk 2,958 crore last year, down from Tk 3,631 crore in 2024
5 February 2026, 21:17 PM

Visa beats first-quarter estimates as holiday sales boost payment volumes

Visa exceeded estimates for first-quarter profit and revenue on Thursday, buoyed by increased card usage during ​the holiday season amid resilient US consumer spending in the last three months of 2025.
31 January 2026, 20:05 PM

Digital Device and Innovation Expo 2026 kicks off tomorrow in Dhaka

The ICT Division, Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority and Bangladesh Computer Samity are jointly organising the four-day show
27 January 2026, 19:48 PM

FICCI condemns attacks on foreign-invested smartphone retailers

Such unlawful activities created panic across the industry, the leading chamber said
15 January 2026, 20:41 PM