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.

2w ago

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The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) yesterday repealed a directive it had passed in 2021 restricting small and medium-sized internet service providers (ISPs) from installing cache servers for their network..This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

1m ago

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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Internet users face low speed as 25pc internet supply blocked

The state-run Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC), which connects Bangladesh to the world through undersea cable for the internet, blocked bandwidth supply by around 25 percent last night.

1y ago

Banglalink pays part of BTRC audit claim

Banglalink yesterday made a payment to government coffers which partially accedes to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission’s (BTRC) claim of dues based on an audit for the 1996-2019 period.

1y ago

Summit buys 2,000 towers from Banglalink for Tk 1,100cr

The two have already signed a $100 million deal

1y ago

Yet another show-cause notice for unfairly penalised BTCL MD

Notice comes for commenting in a Star report

1y ago

Banglalink, Teletalk to allow customers to use each other's networks

The two operators announced national roaming field trial

1y ago

Internet to face partial disruption

Internet services will face partial disruption in the country for about 20 hours on October 31 and November 2 as the country’s first submarine cable will remain partially disconnected for its upgradation.

1y ago

Internet to face partial disruption on Oct 31, Nov 2

The submarine cable will remain disconnected for 20 hours in total

1y ago

GP gets new chairman

Petter-Børre Furberg has been appointed as chairman of Grameenphone with effect from October 1.

1y ago

Mobarak Hossain gets Smart Bangladesh Award 2023

Hossain became the best person in the category of technical sector (private) for national level

1y ago

Khawaja Tower fire causing internet disruptions

Bangladesh's 40% internet connections may face disruption

1y ago