Telecom

Telecom

BTRC cancels licences of 334 ISPs, others

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has revoked the licences of 334 internet service providers (ISPs), business process outsourcing (BPO), telecommunication value added services (TVAS) and vehicle tracking services (VTS) mainly for failing to comply with regulatory rules for licence renewal.

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BTRC lifts bar on local cache for faster internet

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) yesterday repealed a directive it had passed in 2021 restricting small and medium-sized internet service providers (ISPs) from installing cache servers for their network..This policy reversal is expected to enhance internet spee

2w ago

Robi launches video chat support for speech, hearing-impaired customers

This service will connect the users with agents trained in sign language from 10 am to 7pm daily

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Banglalink launches AI-powered lifestyle pack RYZE

Banglalink has launched a new digital lifestyle prepaid package, styled “RYZE”, aimed at empowering young users with a dynamic digital experience..Aligning with the government’s vision to support youth through upskilling opportunities, the new pack provides AI-powered productivity tools fo

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BTRC to issue more NTTN licences if needed

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will issue more Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licences if services to customers are compromised as the regulator prioritises service quality, said BTRC Chairman Maj Gen (retd) Md Emdad Ul Bari yesterday.

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BASIS appoints M Rashidul Hasan as new president

The association also outlines roadmap for reforms, elections

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Robi Axiata’s profit rises 78% in Q3

The telecom operator made Tk 188.7 crore in Jul-Sep this year from Tk 106 crore in the same period last year

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Grameenphone gets new chief corporate affairs officer

Tanveer Mohammad’s appointment comes into effect on November 1 this year

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Mobile users can now carry forward any amount of unused data

The data packages should be repurchased before expiry

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Digitalising the public sector

Bangladesh, with its emerging technology landscape, is an attractive playground for tech giants looking to invest, shape and benefit from this market. The government, with its Vision 2021 and SMART Bangladesh 2041 strategies, has pushed for a rapid digital transformation especially focusing on the public sector. 

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Consumer Rights asks Evaly to settle consumer complaints

The directorate serves show-cause notice on the e-commerce platform

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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

1y ago

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

1y ago

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

1y ago

Grameenphone launches IoT devices

The goods will help in ensuring safe home, office and transportation

1y ago

4G users top 10cr for first time

According BTRC data, out of 18.96 crore mobile subscribers, 10.05 crore use 4G as of October,

1y ago

Md Mohiuddin Ahmed, new BTRC chairman

He will hold the position until May 29 of 2025

1y ago

Number of internet users falls for first time in 9 months

The internet subscriber base in Bangladesh declined for the first time in nine months in October due to a drop in mobile internet subscribers.

1y ago