Telcos’ service falls short of BTRC standard
Mobile operators performed poorly in the telecom regulator’s latest drive test to assess service quality, reinforcing users’ claims of experiencing substandard service.
9h ago
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.
2d ago
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.
2w 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.
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.
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June 14, 2020
Bangladeshi skincare brand now selling on Amazon US
Local organic skincare product brand Skin Café has ventured into the foreign territory after it got the nod to list its products on the Amazon US site, a development that can be viewed as a trailblazing moment for a Bangladeshi company.
June 11, 2020
A ray of hope for the jobless
April was undeniably the worst-ever month for Amena Akter, a second year honours student of a college in Dhaka.
June 9, 2020
Shohoz’s crowning glory
Corona Tracer BD, a contact tracing app that warns users if they are near someone who tested positive for the coronavirus, is off to a good start as individuals are increasingly downloading the solution to keep the contagion at bay.
June 7, 2020
Uber fixing host of safety measures of its own as it waits to motor riders again
With technological innovations and precautionary measures to contain the novel coronavirus, Uber is confident about providing safe travel to passengers as the top global ridesharing platform looks to resume operations in Bangladesh.
June 3, 2020
Why can’t ride-sharing services ply the roads when everyone else can?
After passing nervous two months thanks to the countrywide general shutdown, hitting the Dhaka streets again has become a compelling need for Md Belal Hossain, who drives a car under a ridesharing service.
June 1, 2020
An EBL account can now be opened in just two minutes
Eastern Bank (EBL) yesterday rolled out the electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) system to allow account-opening without filling in any documents, in a bid to help clients maintain the maximum level of social-distancing during the ongoing pandemic.
May 22, 2020
This has been the most depressing Eid for clothing brands
With butterflies in their stomachs, a host of clothing brands took up their shutters after one-and-a-half months after the government allowed them to reopen ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, their biggest sales season that rakes in one-third their total annual sales.
May 12, 2020
Work from home taking a toll
When the multinational company Shaker Hossain introduced work from home option from the third week of March, just as the rogue coronavirus was gaining a foothold in the country, he was beside himself with relief.
May 3, 2020
Restaurants’ iftar season salvaged by food delivery platforms
In recent years, Dhaka was developing an eating-out culture for iftar and sehri, like in the cosmopolitan cities in the Middle East and Southeast Asia,
April 26, 2020
No thirst for soft drinks even amidst hot spell
The soft drinks industry has been pounded by the outbreak of coronavirus in Bangladesh at a time when it typically enjoys mounting sales for the rise in mercury.
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