Mahmudul Hasan

IT exports witness slight rise in July-March

Bangladesh’s IT exports witnessed a slight rise in the first nine months of the current financial year, buoyed by growing global demand for AI-powered services.

4d ago

Repeating mistakes: opportunity missed to make internet better

True reform requires the courage to correct the policy missteps of the past

5d ago

VAT hike deals fresh blow to local handset industry

Bangladesh’s mobile phone manufacturing industry, once hailed as a potential pillar of the country’s digital ambitions, is bracing for a fresh blow after the interim government proposed a hike in value-added tax (VAT) at the production stage in the national budget for fiscal year 2025-26.

2w ago

Stability takes priority over bold reforms

Say economists about budget

2w ago

Digital dreams, disconnected realities

A deep-rooted divide in access to devices, internet connectivity, and digital literacy separates rural communities from urban counterparts

2w ago

Starlink signing deals with local firms to expand footprint

Starlink is steadily consolidating its presence in Bangladesh through a series of partnership agreements with local companies, with deals spanning ground station development, colocation and data centre services, core site hosting, transmission, and international internet gateway (IIG) facilities.

3w ago

Regulator to cap SIM ownership at 10 per user

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to reduce the maximum number of SIM cards a user can register under their name from 15 to 10.

3w ago

Four more companies seek NTTN licences

Four new companies have applied to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) for Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licences, reflecting renewed interest in the transmission business in the country.

3w ago
December 3, 2023
December 3, 2023

BTCL’s Tk 463Cr 5G Project: Huawei’s win marred by controversy

It is often said that government files move at a snail’s pace in Bangladesh, slowing down the speed of project implementation.

November 30, 2023
November 30, 2023

Cyber Security Agency exists only in name

In December 2018, when the Digital Security Agency was formed under the Digital Security Act, it was hoped that the cybersecurity of important government sites with critical citizen data such as the Election Commission’s national identity database and the Office of the Registrar of Birth and Death  would be robust.

November 29, 2023
November 29, 2023

Three firms spending Tk 1,000cr on first private submarine cable

Three private licensees of submarine cable -- Summit Communications, CdNet Communications and Metacore Subcom Ltd -- have formed a consortium to install the cable

November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023

Number of internet users falls for first time in 9 months

The internet subscriber base in Bangladesh declined for the first time in nine months in October due to a drop in mobile internet subscribers.

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

Foodpanda here for the long term

Foodpanda and its parent company Delivery Hero maintain an unwavering commitment to the Bangladeshi market, driven by the immense growth opportunity it presents, said Zubair BA Siddiky, co-founder and managing director of Foodpanda Bangladesh

November 22, 2023
November 22, 2023

The Digital Transformation of Bangladesh’s Financial Landscape

Bangladesh’s financial sector is advancing rapidly in digitization, unveiling a robust digital infrastructure and innovative products. This development enables millions to access financial services while enhancing service delivery efficiency.

November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023

Summit buys 2,000 towers from Banglalink for Tk 1,100cr

The two have already signed a $100 million deal

November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023

Penalised for going by the book

Can a superior thwart a subordinate from doing their job diligently and sincerely? This is exactly what transpired in the case of a Tk 463 crore telecom ministry project to get the infrastructure ready for 5G.

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

Investment pouring into data centres

Private investment in data centres is on the rise in Bangladesh to serve the growing demand for storing, processing and managing digital data generated thanks to the boom in internet use and digitalisation of services.

November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023

Gradual currency depreciation should be a priority

Says Sri Lankan economist on Bangladesh