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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May 21, 2023
Regulator to cap mobile data prices
The telecom regulator is set to introduce fixed maximum tariff rates for mobile data packages with the aim of ensuring simple and affordable connectivity services for consumers.
May 21, 2023
Private investment falls for second time in 3 years
The private investment-to-GDP ratio in Bangladesh declined in the current fiscal year owing to a lower confidence among investors amid the persisting dollar crisis and global uncertainty, higher inflation and a fall in demand for goods in international markets.
May 18, 2023
BASIS calls for long-term policy support
Players in the ICT industry of Bangladesh have urged the government to adopt long-term policies, which include extending income tax exemption for the sector by six years and incentivising exports of IT-enabled services (ITES).
May 15, 2023
Tax rebates needed for recovery of e-commerce: e-CAB
Different tax rebates are needed to help e-commerce companies in Bangladesh regain their growth trajectory after facing a significant downturn for the past two years, according to industry people.
May 14, 2023
Coworking spaces helping small firms save big
When Mohammad Oli Ahad founded Intelligent Machines back in 2018, finding a coworking space called Moar was a big relief as it helped save on numerous office expenses.
May 9, 2023
Number of internet users rises in March
The number of internet subscribers rose in March as mobile network operators and broadband service providers both bagged new customers due to increased usage of different digital services other than social media.
May 8, 2023
IT export to Japan surges
Local software and other information technology-enabled services (ITES) exports to Japan have witnessed a surge in recent times as Bangladeshi companies have established a foothold in the East Asian country.
May 5, 2023
Foreign funding for startups in Bangladesh still low
Startups in Bangladesh raised about $35.58 million in the first three months of 2023, according to LightCastle Partners, a Dhaka-based research and business consulting firm.
May 5, 2023
Growth in monthly wages still below inflation
Monthly wage growth for workers in Bangladesh has remained below the inflation rate for 15 months consecutively, suggesting that many people are having to reduce consumption to cope with increased financial stress.
May 4, 2023
Growth in monthly wages still below inflation
Monthly wage growth for workers in Bangladesh has remained below the inflation rate for 15 months consecutively, suggesting that many people are having to reduce consumption to cope with increased financial stress.
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