Mahmudul Hasan

BTRC’s bid to regain independence

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has come up with a draft ordinance that would bring sweeping changes to the law, paving the way for the telecom regulator to win back its independence taken away by the previous regime through amendments.

2d ago

Govt revises down forex reserve target

The interim government has revised its aim for foreign exchange reserves, saying it expects to have $28.6 billion by June this year, capitalising on strong growth in inward remittances, exports, and budgetary support from development partners.

2d ago

GDP growth target may be revised down to 5.25%

The GDP growth target may be brought down to 5.25 percent in the revised budget for the current fiscal year due to the damage caused by multiple floods and the interim government’s contractionary monetary policy to contain high inflation.

3d ago

Feature phones dominate local handset production

Even in current smartphone age, feature phones continue to dominate local handset manufacturing as smartphone penetration struggles to gain momentum due mainly to affordability, availability and an illegal inflow of modern handsets in the country.

1w ago

Handset production rose 17% in 2024 but challenges persist

Handset production in Bangladesh increased by 17.17 percent year-on-year in 2024, but local assemblers faced significant challenges due to sluggish sales and the rapid expansion of the grey market.

2w ago

BTRC tightens rules for telcos to improve services

The telecom regulator has drafted stricter quality of service (QoS) benchmarks for mobile operators to better protect users’ interests though the companies fared badly in previous metrics.

3w ago

Three-day mobile data packages return

The internet regulator has reinstated three-day internet packages in a move aimed at boosting internet usage and offering greater freedom of choice for customers.

3w ago

Killing the golden goose of internet opportunity

The previous Awami League regime, which touted its efforts to make Bangladesh digital, mirrored the poor farmer in Aesop’s fable of the golden goose when dealing with the mobile voice and internet sectors. The interim government is now replicating this flawed approach following its predecessor’s footsteps.

3w ago
February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025

BTRC’s bid to regain independence

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has come up with a draft ordinance that would bring sweeping changes to the law, paving the way for the telecom regulator to win back its independence taken away by the previous regime through amendments.

February 7, 2025
February 7, 2025

Govt revises down forex reserve target

The interim government has revised its aim for foreign exchange reserves, saying it expects to have $28.6 billion by June this year, capitalising on strong growth in inward remittances, exports, and budgetary support from development partners.

February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025

GDP growth target may be revised down to 5.25%

The GDP growth target may be brought down to 5.25 percent in the revised budget for the current fiscal year due to the damage caused by multiple floods and the interim government’s contractionary monetary policy to contain high inflation.

February 2, 2025
February 2, 2025

Feature phones dominate local handset production

Even in current smartphone age, feature phones continue to dominate local handset manufacturing as smartphone penetration struggles to gain momentum due mainly to affordability, availability and an illegal inflow of modern handsets in the country.

January 22, 2025
January 22, 2025

Handset production rose 17% in 2024 but challenges persist

Handset production in Bangladesh increased by 17.17 percent year-on-year in 2024, but local assemblers faced significant challenges due to sluggish sales and the rapid expansion of the grey market.

January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025

BTRC tightens rules for telcos to improve services

The telecom regulator has drafted stricter quality of service (QoS) benchmarks for mobile operators to better protect users’ interests though the companies fared badly in previous metrics.

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025

Three-day mobile data packages return

The internet regulator has reinstated three-day internet packages in a move aimed at boosting internet usage and offering greater freedom of choice for customers.

January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025

Killing the golden goose of internet opportunity

The previous Awami League regime, which touted its efforts to make Bangladesh digital, mirrored the poor farmer in Aesop’s fable of the golden goose when dealing with the mobile voice and internet sectors. The interim government is now replicating this flawed approach following its predecessor’s footsteps.

January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025

Killing the golden goose of internet opportunity

Govt's tax hike to stifle growth and revenue

January 11, 2025
January 11, 2025

Feeling the pulse of local startup ecosystem

From groceries to food and commuting, startups, founded by innovative young people, became popular brands