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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December 22, 2022
Pickaboo raises $1.5m from local, foreign investors
Pickaboo, a platform specialising in selling mobile, gadget and electronics, has raised $1.5 million a in pre-series A round from local and international investors.
December 19, 2022
Mobile phone subscribers snap four-month decline
The number of mobile phone subscribers in Bangladesh picked up in October snapping a four-month decline thanks to the stellar performance displayed by Banglalink.
December 16, 2022
Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City: PPP model binned for one segment
The government has retreated from its decision to develop a portion of Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City in Gazipur’s Kaliakoir on a public-private partnership (PPP) model due to lukewarm response from developers.
December 16, 2022
MFS transactions rebound in Oct
Transactions through mobile financial services (MFS) rebounded in October following a few months of decline thanks to a rise in government disbursements, cash-out and utility bill payments.
December 15, 2022
Making packaging materials: Akij Group’s Tk 1,000cr investment at risk
With the aim of catering to the growing local market and diversifying the country’s export basket, Akij Group invested more than Tk 1,000 crore in setting up a plant to produce films for packages.
December 9, 2022
IT firms grapple with unskilled labour force
IT firms are struggling to find skilled tech talents and professionals despite higher demand for information technology services from local and global clients, a situation that threatens their expansion and could shatter Bangladesh’s export ambition for the sector.
December 8, 2022
Summit: a major player in ICT infrastructure
When one talks about Summit Group, it should come as no surprise that the conglomerate has solidified its position in Bangladesh’s power industry while its chairman, Muhammed Aziz Khan, has been listed by Forbes as one of the richest men in Singapore.
November 29, 2022
Internet users dip in October
The number of internet subscribers in Bangladesh, including those using mobile internet, fell in the three months to October while the growth in broadband connections flattened.
November 28, 2022
Mobile handset sales fall further
The woes of the mobile manufacturing industry in Bangladesh continues as the slowdown in sales has persisted for the last eight months amid higher consumer prices.
November 25, 2022
Private sector driving Bangladesh towards $1-tr economy
Private companies are spearheading Bangladesh’s growth with their energy and optimism, putting the economy on a path to cross the $1-trillion mark by 2040, according to a top global consulting firm.
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