IT parks drained away hefty funds
The former ICT state minister, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, had boasted in 2016 that sprawling IT park in Kaliakoir would employ up to a million people over 10 years.
43m ago
Govt drafts cross-border e-commerce policy
Bangladesh has drafted the Cross-Border Digital Commerce Policy 2024, marking a significant step towards integrating the economy with the global digital marketplace as it looks to facilitate globally accepted payment methods.
1d ago
Door may open for Starlink, others soon
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has drafted guidelines for satellite internet service operators, permitting wholly owned foreign companies to obtain licences -- paving the way for Elon Musk’s Starlink and similar companies to enter Bangladesh.
1w ago
Number of mobile internet users dropped in August
The number of mobile internet subscribers in Bangladesh dropped by nearly one crore to 12.69 crore in August, marking the second consecutive month of decline..Shahed Alam, chief corporate and regulatory officer at Robi, said customers have been discontinuing the use of secondary SIMs ever
1w ago
Mobile subscriber numbers fell drastically in August
Following the trend of July, the number of mobile subscribers in Bangladesh dropped significantly in August..The mobile network operators -- Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink and Teletalk -- collectively lost about 18 lakh customers, taking the total mobile subscriber base to 19.24 crore..
1w ago
Innovation was his driving force
To lead a business to new heights, you need a deep-rooted philosophy of innovation and a willingness to face unforeseen challenges: This may sound like an adage, but it best describes business tycoon Sk. Bashir Uddin.
1w ago
TV channels up in arms over govt’s TRP system
On August 5 and 6, several TV channels including ATN News, Asian TV and Bijoy TV went off air as an angry mob vandalised its broadcasting centres.
1w ago
BTRC fines top three mobile operators Tk 15 lakh
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to impose a fine of Tk 15 lakh on Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink for breaching industry regulations.
2w ago
July 7, 2022
Middle, lower-middle income families staring at a grim Eid
It is not any other Eid for many middle and lower-middle income families. They are cutting down expenses for the festival in the face of spiralling living costs.
July 7, 2022
SMS alert proving beneficial
A large number of households now receive warnings via SMS before a disaster, found a survey.
July 5, 2022
Locally made AI chatbot pulls global clients
Local technology company Reve Chat is now facilitating access to information for citizens of Mexico while protecting their personal data with its AI-enabled chatbot, underscoring the Bangladesh tech industry’s growing clout in the global markets.
July 4, 2022
$3.2m to raise capacity of undersea cable
Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Ltd (BSCCL), the state-run bandwidth importer, is going to spend $3.2 million to upgrade the capacity of its first undersea cable by more than four times.
July 1, 2022
NID sufficient for securing digital business ID
People can no longer operate e-commerce businesses in the country without having a digital business identification (DBID) number, which can be availed even without a trade license given that the entity has an official website or social media page, according to new guidelines in this regard.
June 30, 2022
3cr people in Bangladesh still unbanked: WB
Despite its push for financial inclusion, Bangladesh has remained one of the top seven countries with a sizeable part of the population unbanked, according to a Work Bank survey.
June 30, 2022
GP barred from selling SIM cards
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission yesterday banned Grameenphone from selling new SIM cards for what it said was the operator’s failure to provide quality service.
June 29, 2022
Six cattle markets to accept digital payments
People in Bangladesh are yet to make a habit of buying cattle online for Eid-ul-Azha as trips to the market, where they can choose and haggle over their preferred animal, are a part of the festivities.
June 28, 2022
Padma Bridge to ensure faster internet
Internet users in Dhaka are set to get faster bandwidth thanks to Padma Bridge as the Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has laid fibre-optic cables on its lower deck to reduce the time taken for data to travel between the capital and submarine cable landing station in Kuakata.
June 27, 2022
Invest in small business for big impact
The Covid-19 pandemic came as a devastating blow for Khawja Waseem, who owns a medium-sized enterprise called SS Jute Shoe Thread and Accessories that produces and retails jute goods in Gazipur.
X