Mahmudul Hasan

Indian visa restriction shifted many towards local brands, says one retailer

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has started preparing new guidelines under the Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy, which came into effect last week with the gazette publication.

Starlink has sought approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to supply bandwidth from Bangladesh to neighbouring countries.

State-owned telecom firms owe Tk 7,000 crore, raising questions

The telecom regulator has filed a case against Beximco Group Chairman Ahmed Sohail Fasihur Rahman, Vice-Chairman Salman Fazlur Rahman, CEO Shayan F Rahman, and 22 current and former members of the IGW Operators Forum (IOF), accusing them of embezzling over Tk 568 crore.

Bangladesh’s internet subscriber base has begun to rebound in recent months, with July recording robust growth of about 24 lakh, driven mainly by mobile operators.

Bangladesh’s semiconductor industry, still in its infancy, has outlined an ambitious vision to emerge as a $1 billion export hub for chips and embedded systems by 2030.

High spectrum prices, taxes holding back digital ambitions, new GSMA study warns

Local partners aid Starlink in setting up new gateways

The cabinet yesterday approved a new telecom licensing policy aimed at abolishing the fragmented licensing regime while capping foreign ownership in telecom and related services.

Bangladesh's 5G network rollout faces device shortage

5G technology makes its debut in Bangladesh after years of delays

This marks the first-ever commercial 5G launch by a mobile operator in Bangladesh

Says Banglalink CEO in an interview with The Daily Star

According to the latest ICT Access and Use Survey 2024-25

Ismartu Technology BD Limited, the local manufacturer of Chinese brands Itel, Tecno, and Infinix, has secured regulatory approval to make tablets under the US-based DrKumo brand exclusively for export to the American market.

Global futurist Brett King on future of banking

Over the past year, the interim government has pushed reforms in the telecom sector to improve service, remove unnecessary layers, and lower costs for consumers.

Says partial independence may cause market distortion

Airport's new terminal faces connectivity crisis amid Caab's unusual demands