Repeating mistakes: opportunity missed to make internet better

True reform requires the courage to correct the policy missteps of the past
14 June 2025, 05:00 AM

Truely secures $2m to accelerate global expansion

The fresh funding will help the company accelerate its expansion in the eSIM market
3 June 2025, 13:25 PM

Starlink signing deals with local firms to expand footprint

Starlink is steadily consolidating its presence in Bangladesh through a series of partnership agreements with local companies, with deals spanning ground station development, colocation and data centre services, core site hosting, transmission, and international internet gateway (IIG) facilities.
28 May 2025, 18:33 PM

Reforming the telecom licensing policy: loose ends that need tightening

The proposed Telecommunication Network & Licensing Regime Reform Policy 2025 includes several forward-thinking provisions but also contains critical ambiguities
26 May 2025, 11:31 AM

IGW operators now want to route international SMSs

The international gateways urged the BTRC to give them the authorisation
25 May 2025, 12:23 PM

Govt sincere in developing telecom, IT sectors: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the interim government is sincere in developing country’s telecommunication and information technology (IT) sectors and it has ensured transparency and accountability in all the activities of these sectors.
16 May 2025, 20:05 PM

Robi’s Q1 profit rises 17.6% to Tk 125.5 crore

However, the telecom operator’s revenue falls 7% in the January-March quarter of 2025
15 May 2025, 13:18 PM

Reforming telecom taxation to accelerate digital inclusion and investment

Strengthening the sector through forward-looking policies and investment-friendly reforms will be instrumental in unlocking its full potential and accelerating national progress.
14 May 2025, 14:46 PM

Grameenphone faces fourth major network disruption since 2023

The operator experienced 4G network disruption for over half an hour today
14 May 2025, 14:25 PM

Robi teams up with FloSolar, GreenPower Asia for 100MW solar power plant

A special purpose vehicle will be formed for the development and operation of the plant
7 May 2025, 13:23 PM
7 May 2025, 09:38 AM

Banglalink raises data, voice and bundle volumes by up to 25%

Banglalink has launched a new range of data packages, increasing the volume of data, voice minutes, and bundle allocations by up to 25 percent..Customers can now get 20 percent more data, 22 percent more voice minutes, and expanded bundle volumes under the updated plans, the third-largest
29 April 2025, 15:28 PM

Grameenphone first-quarter profit falls 53% amid data pricing pressures

Earnings per share declined to Tk 4.69 from Tk 9.91, according to the company’s financial statements.
25 April 2025, 08:32 AM

Telcos can now receive roaming charges in taka

The move aims to simplify the process for residents travelling abroad who require roaming services
24 April 2025, 15:07 PM

New guideline allows govt to cut off satellite internet if needed

Satellite service providers asked to route internet traffic through local gateways
27 March 2025, 07:12 AM

AMTOB urges removal of VAT on SIM, e-SIM 

At the start of the fiscal year, the government raised the SIM tax by 50 percent to Tk 300. AMTOB also called for Supplementary Duty (SD) and Surcharge (SC) removal on telecom services. 
19 March 2025, 11:43 AM

Banglalink appoints new CEO  

He will succeed Erik Aas, who is stepping down after nine years at the helm
17 March 2025, 12:42 PM

Investors flag concerns over 700MHz spectrum auction

Major international telecom investors expressed concerns about the proposed parameters for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction
17 March 2025, 04:59 AM

Postal Department to reclaim illegally-occupied properties

Efforts will be made to reclaim the properties of the Postal Department that have been illegally occupied over time, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief adviser for the post and telecom ministry.
11 March 2025, 21:23 PM

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, 10:38 AM