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Mobile subscriber numbers fell drastically in August

Following the trend of July, the number of mobile subscribers in Bangladesh dropped significantly in August..The mobile network operators -- Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink and Teletalk -- collectively lost about 18 lakh customers, taking the total mobile subscriber base to 19.24 crore..

Robi's quarterly profit rises fourfold

The company’s profit hits Tk 107 crore in April-June of 2024, up from last year same period’s Tk 24 crore

Implement SMP regulations to enhance competition in telecom industry

Monopolistic accumulation of market power, especially in terms of price-setting capability, may cause an increase in price and deterioration of quality of service as well as hamper innovation and competition

Robi datathon 3.0 winners announced

Robi Axiata concluded the grand finale of Datathon 3.0 on Monday at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC). The winners of Datathon 3.0 were awarded a total of BDT 10 lakh in prizes.

How GP makes more money than Robi

The profit margin of Grameenphone Ltd was around seven times more than that of Robi Axiata Ltd in 2023.

Robi records a massive 153% jump in profit

It made Tk 106.7 crore in 2024’s Q1, up from Tk 42 crore in 2023’s Q1

GP, Robi, Teletalk receive unified licences

The annual fee for the licence was Tk 10 crore with a 15-year validity

Robi subsidiary launches commercial data centre

Axentec PLC, a subsidiary of Robi Axiata Ltd., has recently launched Cypher, a Tier-IV commercial data centre at Sheikh Hasina Software Technology Park in Jashore. The data centre pledges an uptime guarantee of 99.995%. 

Robi completes 2600 band spectrum deployment in 50% sites

The spectrum will help improve data speed by 50 percent

May 13, 2020
May 13, 2020

Robi offering 33GB free data for 27,000 doctors

Robi declares 33GB free data for the next six months to their 27,000 customers who are doctors and registered with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

April 20, 2020
April 20, 2020

Robi introduces real-time SMS-based coronavirus alert in Dhaka

Using advanced data analytics solutions, Robi has come up with a unique solution to send out SMS-based coronavirus alert service in parts of Dhaka, said in a press release today.

April 13, 2020
April 13, 2020

Robi, BL, Teletalk want additional spectrum allocation during shutdown period

Three mobile carriers – Robi, Banglalink and Teletalk -- want more spectrum allocation to serve their customers better during the shutdown situation, as usage has increased by 30 per cent over normal.

February 21, 2020
February 21, 2020

Robi gets conditional permission from Axiata to start IPO talks

Robi's parent company Axiata Group Berhad gives conditional permission to the second largest mobile carrier to start process for raising Tk 523.80 crore from the market.

November 25, 2019
November 25, 2019

HC wants BTRC’s explanation on realising Tk 867.23 crore from Robi

The High Court issues a rule asking the telecom regulator to explain why it should not be ordered to refrain from realising Tk 867.23 crore from telecom operator Robi Axiata Ltd.

October 22, 2019
October 22, 2019

Settle disputes with GP, Robi

Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy yesterday asked the authorities concerned to settle the dispute over the telecom regulator’s claim that Grameenphone and Robi owe the government Tk 13,446 crore.

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.

September 18, 2019
September 18, 2019

GP-Robi's conflict with BTRC to be resolved in 3 weeks: Finance minister

The ongoing conflict of Grameenphone and Robi with the BTRC over the payment of the telecom regulator’s dues will be resolved through discussion within three weeks, says Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal.

September 6, 2019
September 6, 2019

Move to revoke GP, Robi’s 2G-3G licences

Grameenphone and Robi’s clash with the telecom regulator became more heated yesterday after they were slapped with show-cause notices enquiring why their 2G and 3G licences should not be cancelled for their failure to pay unpaid dues unearthed by audit.

July 17, 2019
July 17, 2019

GP, Robi to get back bandwidth

The telecom regulator is set to lift the partial block on the bandwidth capacity of Grameenphone and Robi after the government