Expanding into glass production was a logical step
To meet the rising demand for basic and high-quality glass in Bangladesh’s construction sector, AkijBashir Group recently began production at a sprawling plant in Habiganj’s Madhabpur upazila, placing emphasis on more transparent and pure products to position itself as a key player in the rapidly growing market.
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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.
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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.
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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.
3w 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.
4w 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
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March 5, 2021
Alibaba aims big as it enters local food delivery market
Alibaba has entered Bangladesh’s burgeoning food delivery market by purchasing HungryNaki, the country’s first on-demand delivery platform, demonstrating the Chinese multinational’s ongoing efforts to grab a bigger share of the local e-commerce market.
February 19, 2021
An entrepreneur who stayed ahead of the curve
In 1992, when people of the country knew little about computers and the internet, a woman and young entrepreneur Luna Shamsuddoha founded Dohatec New Media to provide software solution designs and development services to institutions, government agencies and corporations globally.
February 17, 2021
PM seeks detailed work plan as Payra port project goes slow
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday directed Payra Port Authority (PPA) to prepare a detailed work plan amidst cost spirals and delays in project implementation involving the government’s highly-ambitious development agenda.
February 16, 2021
Payra Port continues to witness delays, cost spiral
The cost of two projects related to the much-hyped Payra Sea Port continues to shoot up and their completion is facing delays although the port belongs to the government’s list of fast-track projects.
February 15, 2021
Tk 946cr project to beef up rural internet network
The government is going to expand the Internet Protocol (IP) network of the Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) with an aim to expand broadband network to upazila and union levels.
February 3, 2021
Govt plans university-based tech innovation hubs
University-going students aspiring to be tech-entrepreneurs are set to get a shot in the arm as the government is planning to create innovation hubs at both public and private universities to develop digital entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems.
January 22, 2021
Samsung to make another high-end device in Bangladesh plant
Samsung’s juggernaut in manufacturing the latest smartphones in Bangladesh continues as the South Korean tech giant has taken to assembling its flagship smart device Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G in its local plant.
January 17, 2021
Mobile money in the COVID-19 pandemic
The most defining perk of using Mobile Financial Services (MFS) is being able to use mobile phones to access financial services and execute financial transactions. Put simply, cashless payment makes life easier.
January 10, 2021
A snowballing venture
SM Khaled, managing director of apparel exporter Snowtex Group, has always abided by two things in life: honesty and commitment.
January 5, 2021
Bangladesh bags two gold medals
The Bangladeshi contingent at the 22nd International Robot Olympiad (IRO) has won two gold, two silver and five bronze medals, along with six more technical awards.
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