Call drops, mobile packages top user complaints: minister
19 August 2026
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Business
Telecoms turn to AI to save energy, other costs
19 August 2026
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Economy
Rangpur passes internet speed test but falters on voice quality
11 August 2026
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Telecom
Bangladesh’s youth and the global opportunity
9 August 2026
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Business
TRNB elects new executive committee
3 August 2026
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Business
Banglalink teams up with Winrock to support trafficking survivors
8 July 2026
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Business
Bangladesh approves Starlink for bandwidth export to neighbouring countries
5 July 2026
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Business
Internet use in Bangladesh climbs steadily in Q3
4 July 2026
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Business
NEIR stalled: Grey market fears grow as tax break expires
27 June 2026
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Business
Veon proposes Teletalk partnership, seeks to acquire Nagad
9 June 2026
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Business
Experts divided over importance of SMP for telecom competition
Experts are divided over the implementation of significant market player (SMP) guidelines in the telecommunications sector..Some argue that broad implementation is essential for fair competition and investment, while others believe expanding network coverage and creating value for customer
1 January 2025
Robi gets acting CEO, as Rajeev Sethi moves to a new role within Axiata
Riyaaz Rasheed, current CFO, will be the acting CEO with effect from February 1 of 2025
30 December 2024
BTRC cancels licences of 334 ISPs, others
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has revoked the licences of 334 internet service providers (ISPs), business process outsourcing (BPO), telecommunication value added services (TVAS) and vehicle tracking services (VTS) mainly for failing to comply with regulatory rules for licence renewal.
4 December 2024
BTRC lifts bar on local cache for faster internet
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) yesterday repealed a directive it had passed in 2021 restricting small and medium-sized internet service providers (ISPs) from installing cache servers for their network..This policy reversal is expected to enhance internet spee
2 December 2024
Robi launches video chat support for speech, hearing-impaired customers
This service will connect the users with agents trained in sign language from 10 am to 7pm daily
14 November 2024
Banglalink launches AI-powered lifestyle pack RYZE
Banglalink has launched a new digital lifestyle prepaid package, styled “RYZE”, aimed at empowering young users with a dynamic digital experience..Aligning with the government’s vision to support youth through upskilling opportunities, the new pack provides AI-powered productivity tools fo
12 November 2024
BTRC to issue more NTTN licences if needed
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will issue more Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licences if services to customers are compromised as the regulator prioritises service quality, said BTRC Chairman Maj Gen (retd) Md Emdad Ul Bari yesterday.
4 November 2024
BASIS appoints M Rashidul Hasan as new president
The association also outlines roadmap for reforms, elections
2 November 2024
Robi Axiata’s profit rises 78% in Q3
The telecom operator made Tk 188.7 crore in Jul-Sep this year from Tk 106 crore in the same period last year
30 October 2024
Grameenphone gets new chief corporate affairs officer
Tanveer Mohammad’s appointment comes into effect on November 1 this year
28 October 2024
Number of mobile internet users dropped in August
The number of mobile internet subscribers in Bangladesh dropped by nearly one crore to 12.69 crore in August, marking the second consecutive month of decline..Shahed Alam, chief corporate and regulatory officer at Robi, said customers have been discontinuing the use of secondary SIMs ever
27 October 2024
Mobile subscriber numbers fell drastically in August
Following the trend of July, the number of mobile subscribers in Bangladesh dropped significantly in August..The mobile network operators -- Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink and Teletalk -- collectively lost about 18 lakh customers, taking the total mobile subscriber base to 19.24 crore..
26 October 2024
Bangladesh’s Startup revolution: creating jobs, driving innovation, and securing the future
The evolution of Bangladesh's startup ecosystem demonstrates how a local movement can have a profound impact and attract global recognition by addressing everyday challenges through innovative solutions.
20 October 2024
realme 12 launched, setting a new benchmark for speed & affordability
Smartphone brand “realme” recently unveiled its latest handset, named “realme 12”, in the Bangladesh market..Featuring supervooc fast charging, fluid performance and photographic prowess, the new device sets standards in the mid-range segment with its ‘Born for Speed’ philosophy, said a pr
9 October 2024
Grameenphone to introduce speed-based mobile internet similar to WiFi
This is Bangladesh’s first speed-based limitless internet pack for mobile users
8 October 2024
Banglalink, EBL bring co-branded cards with Mastercard
Banglalink, in collaboration with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and Mastercard, launched three new co-branded cards for members of Banglalink Orange Club yesterday..Erik Aas, chief executive officer of Banglalink, Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director of the bank, and Syed Mohammad Kamal, country
7 October 2024
'No work, no pay,' Samsung warns striking Indian workers as dispute escalates
The Samsung strike is one of the biggest in India in recent years
21 September 2024
Internet partially disrupted in Dighinala after Robi cable cut, service restored
The damage impacted 16 towers out of the operator's 150 in the district
20 September 2024
Free access to information: The cornerstone of knowledge-driven society
In today’s information-driven world, the demand for timely and relevant content is insatiable. Whether it is breaking news, government policies, consumer products, entertainment, or technological innovations, people want access to information when they need it.
17 September 2024
Purchasing 4G, 5G smartphones made easier thru bKash
bKash, the leading mobile financial service (MFS) provider in Bangladesh, has joined hands with Grameenphone and City Bank to make 4G and 5G enabled smartphones more affordable for their clients.
10 September 2024