BTRC’s independence eroded over the years
Restoring the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission’s (BTRC’s) independence by reverting to the original legal framework should be a priority for reform, according to its new chairman Major General (retd) Emdad Ul Bari.
1w ago
Banglalink’s tower sales: BTRC’s negligence deprives state coffers of Tk 69 crore
The state coffer has been deprived of Tk 69 crore for the telecom regulator’s failure to collect the 5.5 percent of the sales price of Summit Tower’s acquisition of Banglalink’s 2,000 mobile towers.
1w ago
Bangabandhu-1 satellite: Another white elephant
The Bangabandhu-1 satellite, one of the marquee projects of the Awami League government, has turned into a financial black hole, costing the state coffer upwards of Tk 1,500 crore.
2w ago
Act fast to address labour unrest
Prompt steps are needed to address the workers’ demands and quell the ongoing labour unrest, said Socialist Labour Front President Razekuzzaman Ratan.
2w ago
Citycell wants licence reinstatement
Citycell, the country’s first mobile operator which has not been operational since 2016, has sent a letter to the telecom regulator recently seeking the reinstatement of its licence.
2w ago
BTRC’s curious U-turn on Summit Communications
The telecom regulator has walked back on its decision just two months ago to allow Summit Communications to transfer its shares without any fee, in a development that raises questions about the extent of benefits the company received during the 15 years of the previous Awami League government.
3w ago
Mobile subscriber numbers drop significantly in July
The number of mobile subscribers in Bangladesh has dropped significantly in July, as all the operators lost customers. .The overall number of mobile subscribers is calculated based on the purchase of new SIMs (subscriber identity modules) minus the number of SIMs whose ownership have beco
4w ago
Handset production rises, but uncertainty looms large
Local production of handsets saw a significant increase in the first half of the year, but manufacturers continue to face challenges due to reduced demand for high-end smartphones.
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August 26, 2023
MTFE scam: Whose responsibility is it, anyway?
No government agency is taking responsibility for the MTFE scam that has left thousands of Bangladeshis staring at catastrophic losses due to the murky nature of its operations.
August 23, 2023
ISPs may require storing user data for extended period
The internet regulator in Bangladesh is amending a guideline in order to double the duration of storing user data and network usage records by internet service providers (ISPs).
August 17, 2023
Idra issues guidelines for insurtech
The insurance regulator of Bangladesh has finalised a framework enabling tech startups to innovate insurance policies, their distribution and other related tasks.
August 15, 2023
Digital nano loans gaining popularity fast
Around 1.6 lakh customers have so far taken the loan
August 14, 2023
Card transactions hit all-time high
Transactions through cards hit an all-time high in June thanks to increased economic activities during Eid-ul-Azha as consumers enthusiastically embraced the spirit of the occasion by making purchases.
August 8, 2023
Most MFS operators struggle in a booming market
In 2011 when mobile financial service (MFS) was introduced in Bangladesh, 27 banks took the approval from the central bank as many had correctly predicted an impending boom in mobile banking amid rising usage of cell phones.
August 2, 2023
Banglalink to apply for digital banking licence
Mobile network operator Banglalink has decided to apply for a digital banking licence as it looks to leverage its vast pool of customers to serve a population increasingly using technologies to make and receive payments.
July 27, 2023
SpaceX wants to launch satellite internet service in Bangladesh
SpaceX has expressed its intention to launch a satellite internet service called Starlink in Bangladesh as officials of the US-based company founded by Elon Musk yesterday met with two government entities to this end.
July 26, 2023
Elon Musk's satellite company officials now in Dhaka
SpaceX's Starlink may sign a deal with ICT division
July 26, 2023
Local handset making plunges
The grim scenario of the mobile manufacturing industry in Bangladesh continues to persist as local production plunged by half in the first six months of 2023, primarily due to the expanding grey market.
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