Grameenphone (GP)

Norway's Telenor hopes for consolidation in Europe, CEO says at Davos

Telenor, which holds 55.8% ownership share in Grameenphone, hopes to see consolidation in the European telecoms sector

‘Cholo Bangladesh’ concert set to boost the spirit of cricket

A concert titled “Cholo Bangladesh” has been arranged by Grameenphone in view of the Tigers performing on the biggest stage of the cricket world. The programme will be a musical extravaganza to celebrate the national cricket team’s journey to the ICC Cricket World Cup, so far. The event has been scheduled to be held at the Bangladesh Army Stadium on Friday, October 20.

GP’s profit declines in January-March quarter

Grameenphone Ltd’s profit declined 3.8 per cent year-on-year to Tk 779.12 crore in the first quarter of 2023.

‘Ban on GP SIM counterproductive for nation’s digitalisation agenda’

Grameenphone said the telecom regulator’s ban on sales of SIM of the leading telecom operator is counterproductive for the nation’s digitalisation agenda and against the principle of customers’ freedom of choice.

97% Bangladeshi mobile internet users concerned about device's security: study

Ninety-seven per cent of the Bangladeshi mobile internet users are concerned about their privacy and security in the digital world, according to a study.

GP gets nod to sell old recycled SIMs

The telecom regulator has recently allowed Grameenphone (GP) to sell unused pre-approved old numbers that were not in operation for over 450 days, an official of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) said.

Grameenphone, Monno Ceramic team up to give customers special discounts

Grameenphone’s loyal customers can enjoy up to 12 per cent discount in Monno Ceramic’s flagship outlets.

Grameenphone launches smartphone fair

Country’s top telecom operator Grameenphone yesterday launched a 4G smartphone fair ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, offering customers with gifts and internet packages on selected models.

GP says SIM ban unexpected as it performed better than benchmark

Grameenphone said the telecom watchdog’s latest ban on SIM sales is unexpected and the operator will take its next course of action after assessing the regulator’s letter related to the bar.

January 27, 2020
January 27, 2020

GP wants to pay Tk 575cr in 12 instalments

Grameenphone yesterday filed a review petition with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court seeking its permission to allow the operator to pay Tk 575 crore to the telecom regulator as an adjustable deposit.

January 26, 2020
January 26, 2020

Grameenphone files review petition to pay BTRC Tk 575 crore

Grameenphone today filed a review petition with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, seeking its permission to pay Tk 575 crore in 12 equal monthly instalments as adjustable deposit to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). Earlier on November 24, the Supreme Court directed Grameenphone to pay Tk 2,000 crore, around 10 times higher than what the carrier was willing to pay as adjustable deposit, to the telecom regulatory body.

January 21, 2020
January 21, 2020

Decade of Grameenphone’s rise and Banglalink’s decline

Grameenphone’s market share edged up about two percentage points over the past decade, thanks to huge investment in network expansion that gave the mobile operator leverage to almost double its revenue.

January 9, 2020
January 9, 2020

Grameenphone’s new run-in with BTRC

Grameenphone has taken delivery of huge volumes of network equipment without obtaining the approval of the telecom regulator -- a move that has run into a grey area on the legal front.

December 19, 2019
December 19, 2019

BTRC-GP conflict: Telenor serves legal notice to Bangladesh president: Mustafa Jabbar

Grameenphone parent company Telenor sends a legal notice to the Bangladesh president demanding arbitration to resolve the disputed audit claim of Tk 12,580 crore by Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission.

November 24, 2019
November 24, 2019

SC orders GP to pay Tk 2000cr due in 3 months

The Supreme Court orders Grameenphone to give Tk 2000 crore in three months to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) as the govt agency claimed due Tk 12,580 crore.

November 11, 2019
November 11, 2019

BTRC forcing GP to pay Tk 12,580 crore illegally: GP CEO

Grameenphone alleges that the telecom regulatory commission is forcing the mobile operator to pay an “illegal audit claim of Tk 12,579.95 crore wrongfully, saying that it is public money.”

October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019

Govt approves appointment of administrators for GP, Robi

The government approves the telecom regulator’s recommendation to appoint administrators for Grameenphone and Robi amid a long-drawn row over dues of Tk 13,446 crore.

October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019

HC issues ad-interim injunction on realisation of GP’s Tk 12,579.95cr due

The High Court issues an ad-interim injunction for two months against the realisation of Tk 12,579.95 crore from Grameenphone by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)

October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019

Administrators for GP, Robi soon

The government has started the process of appointing administrators for Grameenphone and Robi to run the businesses, an unprecedented move in Bangladesh.