Mahmudul Hasan

BTRC’s new policy seeks to cut red tape

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has unveiled a draft policy aimed at overhauling the telecommunications licensing and regulatory framework, although a lack of clarity in certain areas may lead to disputes over service boundaries.

1d ago

Debate heats up over locking SIM slots for smartphone sales on EMI

The major telecommunication companies in Bangladesh and their smaller peers are in a debate over whether they should be allowed to lock all SIM slots when selling smartphones on instalment plans.

1w ago

Starlink applies for BTRC licence

If approved, Starlink will become the first company to receive a licence under the NGSO guidelines

1w ago

How youth-led startups are solving real-world problems

From revolutionising education to transforming underwater inspections, youth-led startups in Bangladesh are making waves with bold innovations and creative solutions..The potential and passion of these entrepreneurs were on full display at the Youth Entrepreneurship Expo 2025, organised as

2w ago

Eid sales surge online, yet fall short of business hopes

The country’s e-commerce and F-commerce platforms are witnessing a surge in sales ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, but growth remains below expectations.

4w ago

New guideline allows govt to cut off satellite internet if needed

Satellite service providers asked to route internet traffic through local gateways

4w ago

Govt proposes conditional concessions over 700MHz spectrum auction

The government has formally responded to concerns raised by major foreign telecom investors regarding the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, proposing conditional pricing concessions to ease industry apprehensions.

4w ago

Bangla Phone may get NTTN licence

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) recently approved a Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licence for Bangla Phone Ltd, the first such licence to be issued in the country in 11 years.

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March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

Investors flag concerns over 700MHz spectrum auction

Major international telecom investors expressed concerns about the proposed parameters for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, citing technical, commercial, and economic challenges.

March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

Satellite company seeks partnership to fast-track Starlink’s entry

BSCL has proposed hosting Starlink's gateway at its ground stations in Gazipur and Betbunia

March 15, 2025
March 15, 2025

SpaceX hails govt move to cut red tape

It was a great signal of how this interim government is responding, said Starlink official Griffiths

March 15, 2025
March 15, 2025

Hot out of the oven: The ‘live bakery’ boom in Dhaka

If you stroll toward the Rupnagar residential area intersection from Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, you may be lured by the warm, comforting scent of freshly baked goods wafting from a corner shop.

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025

A business titan with unshakable ethical values

The business world often thrives on boldness, but in Syed Manzur Elahi, Bangladesh found something more: a quiet fortitude, a moral compass, and an entrepreneurial mind that always seeks to build.

March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025

Mobile internet subscriber base shrinks by 1.31 crore in seven months

The telecom operators lost 10 lakh subscribers alone in January

March 8, 2025
March 8, 2025

Ensuring data interoperability a top priority

Ensuring interoperability of data across all ministries will be a top priority for the government to deliver seamless public services, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb,

March 6, 2025
March 6, 2025

Facebook advertising reach in Dhaka hits 2.99cr, leading global cities

Dhaka has the highest number of active Facebook users available for advertisers

March 5, 2025
March 5, 2025

Bangladeshis burdened with high internet taxes

Bangladeshi citizens were burdened with some of the highest taxes on internet usage in Asia in 2024, with a combined tax rate of 39 percent on internet services, according to a recent report by GSMA, a non-profit organisation that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide.

March 3, 2025
March 3, 2025

Number of mobile subscribers drops

The number of mobile subscribers dropped by 12 lakh to 18.75 crore in December last year, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).