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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January 28, 2024
Changing landscape of mobile money in Bangladesh
A transformative shift emerged over a decade since the inception of Mobile Financial Services (MFS) in Bangladesh, initially confined to fund transfers.
January 26, 2024
Teletalk was born 19 years ago. It turned a profit only for two years
Despite starting off with a strong momentum and goodwill, Teletalk failed to become consistently profitable
January 19, 2024
BTCL, Teletalk asked to clear dues of Tk 3,000cr
BTRC demanded payments from Teletalk and BTCL to clear dues of Tk 3,000 crore, a staggering amount
January 15, 2024
Handset production drops for first time amid currency surprises
Higher US dollar rate, increase in taxes and lower sales have caused a decline in local handset production in 2023
January 14, 2024
Telco equipment importers to face penalty for late licence renewal
The telecom regulator has decided to slap a penalty on radio equipment vendors if they fail to have their licences renewed.
January 11, 2024
BTRC mulls fixing minimum mobile recharge amount
Just as private mobile operators were mulling to raise the minimum amount that customers can top up, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has come up with its own plan to set the figure.
January 10, 2024
GP backs out of Tk 30 minimum recharge
Amidst widespread customer dissatisfaction alongside regulator’s intervention, Grameenphone yesterday backtracked from its recent decision to substantially increase the minimum recharge amount to Tk 30.
December 22, 2023
Mobile tower radiation poses no harm
The harmful radiation emanating from mobile phone towers in Bangladesh is considerably lower than the safety levels set by international bodies
December 20, 2023
Tax predictability, fresh mindset key to attracting foreign investment
Terzioğlu believes it is very important for the government and private companies to focus on accelerating growth in the telecom industry
December 18, 2023
Telcos bring more IoT solutions for daily concerns
Mobile operators in Bangladesh are introducing a series of Internet of Things (IoT) aimed at providing solutions
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