True reform requires the courage to correct the policy missteps of the past
The fresh funding will help the company accelerate its expansion in the eSIM market
Starlink is steadily consolidating its presence in Bangladesh through a series of partnership agreements with local companies, with deals spanning ground station development, colocation and data centre services, core site hosting, transmission, and international internet gateway (IIG) facilities.
The proposed Telecommunication Network & Licensing Regime Reform Policy 2025 includes several forward-thinking provisions but also contains critical ambiguities
The international gateways urged the BTRC to give them the authorisation
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the interim government is sincere in developing country’s telecommunication and information technology (IT) sectors and it has ensured transparency and accountability in all the activities of these sectors.
However, the telecom operator’s revenue falls 7% in the January-March quarter of 2025
Strengthening the sector through forward-looking policies and investment-friendly reforms will be instrumental in unlocking its full potential and accelerating national progress.
Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink to support the setup of ground earth stations in Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is struggling to implement various initiatives due to a lack of coordination as well as legal constraints that limit its independence, its chairman Md Emdad Ul Bari said.
An interim government-formed task force has recommended withdrawing “excess taxes” on the internet by declaring it a social good.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has amended the licensing guidelines for international terrestrial cable (ITC) operators, raising the gross revenue sharing requirement from 1 percent to 3 percent.
Ensuring affordable spectrum is crucial for expanding digital connectivity and fostering economic growth, said M Emdad Ul Bari, chairman of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
Dozens of former Grameenphone employees staged a protest at GP House, the company’s headquarters in the capital’s Bashundhara area, claiming they were illegally dismissed and denied their rightful benefits.
The central bank's payment system department filed the case with Motijheel Police Station
It reported a profit of Tk 3,630 crore in 2024, marking an almost 10 percent year-on-year growth.
Samsung Electronics Bangladesh has introduced six distinct models of microwave ovens that are being assembled in the country by its local partner Transcom Electronics Limited.."The new models combine innovative technology with practical features that make cooking smarter and healthier," sa
