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SpaceX VP meets Yunus; says Starlink technical launch by May

Lauren Dreyer, Vice President for Global Engagement at SpaceX, met with Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the Earthna Summit in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday. Their discussion centred on the final stages of the collaboration that is set to bring SpaceX's Starlink satellite services to Bangladesh.

You can get up to $100,000 for hacking Starlink's network

Want to get paid big bucks for hacking satellites? Elon Musk's Starlink is offering security researchers and ethical hackers up to $100,000 if they can crack its global satellite internet network - legally. As of February 11, 2025, the company's bug bounty program on Bugcrowd has already paid out for 118 vulnerabilities, with an average reward of $1,466.66 per bug over the last three months.

Satellite internet / Starlink applies for BTRC licence

If approved, Starlink will become the first company to receive a licence under the NGSO guidelines

Update / Users test out Starlink internet speed at Bangladesh Investment Summit

Starlink, the satellite-based internet service provider founded by Elon Musk, has begun its operations in Bangladesh with a trial service. Starlink is being showcased today on the third day of the Bangladesh Investment Summit, held at the InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka.

Starlink given go-ahead to operate in Bangladesh: Bida executive chairman

The approval was given last month, says Ashik Chowdhury

Opinion / Could Starlink solve the connectivity challenges in Bangladesh?

A business model is required to reduce the cost of initial setup and monthly subscription fee of Starlink services.

Starlink to use local broadband gateway

Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, will be required to route its commercial broadband traffic through a local broadband gateway or international internet gateway (IIG) when it begins commercial operations in Bangladesh, the chief adviser's office said yesterday.

Italy pauses Starlink deal over geopolitical tensions

Negotiations between Elon Musk’s satellite internet provider, Starlink, and the Italian government have come to a halt, with Italy’s defence minister citing geopolitical concerns as a key factor in the delay on March 22.

Satellite company seeks partnership to fast-track Starlink’s entry

BSCL has proposed hosting Starlink's gateway at its ground stations in Gazipur and Betbunia

September 16, 2024
September 16, 2024

Brazil lifts Starlink account freeze after $3.3 mln transfer

Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has lifted the freeze on the bank accounts of Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, following the transfer of 18.35 million reais ($3.3 million) to the Brazilian government.

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

Starlink introduces up to USD 300 fee to combat cross-region resellers

In an effort to curtail reselling practices, Starlink has announced a new “outside region fee” for satellite internet kits that are activated in regions different from where they were originally purchased.

August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024

Starlink obtains license to operate in Sri Lanka

Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX, has been granted a license to operate in Sri Lanka by the country's telecommunications regulator. This makes Sri Lanka the first South Asian country to potentially have Starlink's internet services.

May 19, 2024
May 19, 2024

Musk arrives in Indonesia's Bali for planned Starlink launch

Tycoon Elon Musk arrived on the Indonesian island of Bali on Sunday ahead of the planned launch of SpaceX's Starlink internet service, which the Indonesian government hopes will boost internet penetration and health services in remote parts of the sprawling archipelago

December 8, 2023
December 8, 2023

How Starlink internet can benefit Bangladesh

Earlier this year, Starlink officials came to Bangladesh to potentially strike a deal with the ICT Division in operating in the country. But what is the hype around Starlink and how may it impact communications in Bangladesh? Let's take a look.

October 29, 2023
October 29, 2023

Starlink to provide communication support to aid groups in Gaza: Elon Musk

Elon Musk, CEO of the American spacecraft and satellite company SpaceX, has recently said that the company's Starlink internet connection will provide communication support to international aid groups in Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023

Is Starlink coming to Bangladesh?

As per latest reports, SpaceX officials have come to Dhaka to strike a deal with Bangladesh's ICT Division in officially launching Starlink internet connection in the country. With official talks now underway, we may be on the path to having Starlink internet for our own homes. 

July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023

Elon Musk's satellite company officials now in Dhaka

SpaceX's Starlink may sign a deal with ICT division

July 12, 2023
July 12, 2023

Palak wants Elon Musk's Starlink internet in Bangladesh

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has urged US aerospace manufacturer Space X to launch its Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh.

June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

Battle of billionaires: Musk's Starlink eyes India, Ambani resists

Following a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the US on Tuesday, Musk said he was keen to launch Starlink in India which "can be incredibly helpful" in remote villages that have no internet or lack high-speed services.