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 4, 2023
Mobile subscriber numbers grow for 3rd straight month
Mobile subscriber numbers witnessed a solid growth in March, thanks to a strong performance by all but state-owned operator Teletalk.
April 27, 2023
Facebook ads thru Httpool halted for businesses
Httpool, Meta’s sales partner in Bangladesh, has suspended services after it failed to repatriate funds following curbs on dollar outflows, in what can be viewed as a crushing blow to local businesses.
April 22, 2023
People with 85.52 lakh SIMs left Dhaka in 4 days
People with a total of 85.52 lakh mobile connections left Dhaka in four days until April 21, as holidaymakers travelled to their homes to celebrate Eid.
April 20, 2023
Landline use down drastically
The number of public switched telephone network (PSTN) users has decreased over the past decade, falling below half a million as mobile phones have become ubiquitous while landline operators failed to expand network coverage.
April 20, 2023
Eid shopping hits full steam
It was 11.45 pm on Tuesday. Shopping malls and markets usually remain shut at this hour of the day. But, the bustling shopping district for clothing and lifestyle items in the Mirpur-1 area was abuzz with shoppers.
April 19, 2023
Gender gap in mobile money use still wide in Bangladesh
The gender gap in mobile money account ownership is 55 per cent in Bangladesh as mobile ownership among men is growing at a faster pace than among women, according to a global report.
April 17, 2023
4G smartphone production down 61% in Q1
Production of 4G smartphones has plummeted by over 61 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, as import costs have increased for the taka’s depreciation against the dollar.
April 17, 2023
BTRC asks for spending details from telcos, ISPs
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed mobile network operators and internet service providers (ISPs) in the country to provide information on their spending for digital advertisements on different social media platforms last year.
April 11, 2023
Online courier business rebounds on Eid optimism
A spike in orders during the ongoing Eid shopping season has brought back a bright smile to online courier service providers, a development that is a sigh of relief for the industry that witnessed a downturn in growth over the past one and a half years.
April 6, 2023
A trailblazer for women in business
A pioneering businesswoman, a champion of women’s entrepreneurship, a mentor and guide -- Rokia Afzal Rahman’s exit from the world has left a trail of bereft loved ones, friends, relatives and admirers.
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