Mahmudul Hasan

BTRC directs telcos to provide 1GB free internet on July 18

Mobile phone operators have been instructed to notify users in advance via SMS

3d ago

Govt plans ‘fibre optic bank’ to use idle networks

The government has decided to establish a national “fibre optic bank”, which will bring all unused fibre optic resources from state-owned entities under a single platform in a bid to accelerate digital transformation.

3d ago

Proposed ownership caps: Foreign telco investors raise concerns

Leading foreign investors in Bangladesh’s telecommunications sector have urged the government to reconsider proposed restrictions on foreign ownership in the upcoming Telecommunications Network and Licensing Reform Policy 2025.

4d ago

PGCB, Railway allowed to expand optical fibre networks

The telecom regulator has decided to permit the Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) and Bangladesh Railway to extend their optical fibre networks beyond their respective grid lines and railway tracks in a bid to improve internet connectivity across the country.

1w ago

WB offers first loan guarantee for LNG purchase

For the first time, the World Bank, which traditionally provides development project loans and budgetary support, has extended its assistance through a guarantee facility to support Bangladesh in purchasing liquefied natural gas (LNG), aiming to ease pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves.

3w ago

Starlink users report smooth service, minor issues

Early users of Starlink, the satellite internet service recently launched in Bangladesh, have expressed satisfaction over its high-speed and stable connection.

3w ago

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.

3w ago

Repeating mistakes: opportunity missed to make internet better

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

4w ago
April 21, 2022
April 21, 2022

China firm to implement Tk 3,975cr digital connectivity project

A Chinese company is set to implement a Tk 3,975 crore digital connectivity project that will equip Bangladesh with the latest ICT infrastructure, digitise government services and increase ICT usage at the field level.

April 20, 2022
April 20, 2022

Businesses bashed by New Market brawl

Businesses based in Dhaka’s New Market area had to close down for most of yesterday due to a clash between students and traders, leaving them to face huge losses just one-and-a-half weeks ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest sales season in Bangladesh.

April 19, 2022
April 19, 2022

Digital sales take off as Eid nears

Sales on digital platforms have picked up in Bangladesh as people in droves are purchasing products online as part of their preparations to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.

April 12, 2022
April 12, 2022

Cashless purchases picking up this Eid

Sales of lifestyle items, groceries, electronics and many other goods typically skyrocket during this festive season, particularly 15-days prior to Eid as people buy all manner of food and gifts as a part of the celebration.

April 10, 2022
April 10, 2022

Walton doubles motherboard production

Walton has doubled its motherboard production capacity as the local technology giant looks to become savvier in high-tech and cut reliance on imports for advanced technologies.

April 6, 2022
April 6, 2022

Paperfly secures Tk 102cr from Indian firm

Logistics-tech company Paperfly has confirmed Tk 102 crore new investment from Ecom Express, one of the leading tech-based e-commerce logistics solutions providers in India, as it looks to digitalise the local courier segment.

April 5, 2022
April 5, 2022

How a youth popularised tech among ethnic groups

“Man is the maker of his own fate” is an old verse that rings true for Subir Nokrek, whose diligence, courage, and indelible passion for entrepreneurship helped him become the architect of not only his own destiny, but also that of others.

April 1, 2022
April 1, 2022

Mobile operators buy Tk 10,645cr spectrum

The country’s four mobile phone operators bought 190 megahertz (MHz) of spectrum for $1.23 billion or Tk 10,645 crore yesterday, a development that could alleviate customers’ woes centring agonisingly low internet speeds and subpar voice services.

March 31, 2022
March 31, 2022

Spectrum auction today

A crucial auction for spectrum bands that can support both fourth-generation (4G) and 5G technologies is set to take place in Dhaka today as the government looks to alleviate the sufferings of users stemming from the slower mobile internet speed.

March 27, 2022
March 27, 2022

Banglalink strives to be a digital operator

Banglalink will make significant investments to transform itself from a traditional telecom operator to a digital one as a part of its effort to adapt to the changing nature of the industry.