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mobile internet subscriber drop in Bangladesh

Internet subscribers grew by 18 lakh in April

11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Internet subscriptions in Bangladesh posted a sharp recovery in April, driven by a rebound in mobile data usage and continued growth in fixed broadband connections, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Tax Relief For Startups & Digital Business

Budget boost targets entrepreneurs, tech innovators

9 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Startups and IT-based businesses may no longer have to pay turnover tax from the next fiscal year, as the government looks to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation.
9 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Ctg port gets 5G spectrum for smart port trial

Ctg port gets 5G spectrum for smart port trial

4 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The internet regulator has granted the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) temporary access to 20 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band to test a private 5G network aimed at transforming the Chattogram seaport into a smart port.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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BTRC to auction more lower-band spectrum

3 June 2026, 00:00 AM
It is expected to strengthen network coverage in both urban and rural areas
3 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Tk 300 SIM tax may be scrapped

2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is likely to scrap taxes on new SIM cards and SIM replacements entirely in the upcoming budget, a move aimed at making mobile services more affordable for low-income people who do not currently own a handset, according to finance ministry officials.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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RFL bets on telecom equipment after phone push

1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Just four years after entering mobile phone manufacturing, RFL is now expanding into local production of telecom service-related equipment, including routers and vehicle tracking devices (VTDs), under its Proton brand.
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
BTCL Logo | BTCL’s Tk 463Cr 5G Project: Huawei’s win marred by controversy

Regulator lifts BTCL int’l call cap despite Tk 1,106cr dues

26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The telecom regulator has lifted the cap on international incoming calls for state-owned Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL), even as the company owes Tk 1,106 crore in unpaid revenue from that same service.
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Mobile service quality Test: Tk 21cr spent, no final report yet

24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Four years after spending 1.5 million Euro (Tk 21.4 crore in yesterday’s rate) on a sophisticated mobile network testing system, the telecom regulator has yet to publish a final report on the quality of services (QoS) provided by the country’s mobile operators.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
BTRC draft ordinance for independence

BTRC to ask Banglalink to pay at least Tk 70cr in tower sale fees

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to issue a final directive to Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd, asking the mobile operator to deposit 5.5 percent of the total value of its tower sales, along with all applicable VAT and late fees, to Summit Towers Limited within ten working days.
28 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Starlink license approved in Bangladesh

BTRC approves licence for Starlink

This is the swiftest recommendation from the BTRC for any such licence, according to a BTRC official.
27 April 2025, 18:00 PM
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BTRC’s new policy seeks to cut red tape

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has unveiled a draft policy aimed at overhauling the telecommunications licensing and regulatory framework, although a lack of clarity in certain areas may lead to disputes over service boundaries.
23 April 2025, 18:00 PM
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Debate heats up over locking SIM slots for smartphone sales on EMI

The major telecommunication companies in Bangladesh and their smaller peers are in a debate over whether they should be allowed to lock all SIM slots when selling smartphones on instalment plans.
17 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Starlink applies for BTRC licence

Starlink applies for BTRC licence

If approved, Starlink will become the first company to receive a licence under the NGSO guidelines
15 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Startup

How youth-led startups are solving real-world problems

From revolutionising education to transforming underwater inspections, youth-led startups in Bangladesh are making waves with bold innovations and creative solutions..The potential and passion of these entrepreneurs were on full display at the Youth Entrepreneurship Expo 2025, organised as
10 April 2025, 02:33 AM
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Eid sales surge online, yet fall short of business hopes

The country’s e-commerce and F-commerce platforms are witnessing a surge in sales ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, but growth remains below expectations.
27 March 2025, 18:43 PM
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New guideline allows govt to cut off satellite internet if needed

Satellite service providers asked to route internet traffic through local gateways
27 March 2025, 07:12 AM
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Govt proposes conditional concessions over 700MHz spectrum auction

The government has formally responded to concerns raised by major foreign telecom investors regarding the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, proposing conditional pricing concessions to ease industry apprehensions.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM
BTRC draft ordinance for independence

Bangla Phone may get NTTN licence

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) recently approved a Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licence for Bangla Phone Ltd, the first such licence to be issued in the country in 11 years.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Interim govt must act swiftly on telecom reforms

Says Veon Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu in an interview with The Daily Star
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Binimoy App

AL govt sought to pour Tk 277cr in a flop app

When a failed project drains public funds, common sense dictates its cancellation. But the Awami League government’s response was to spend even more on it.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
mobile operators allowed to pay spectrum fee in taka

Investors flag concerns over 700MHz spectrum auction

Major international telecom investors expressed concerns about the proposed parameters for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, citing technical, commercial, and economic challenges.
17 March 2025, 05:05 AM
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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
16 March 2025, 18:00 PM
SpaceX praises Bangladesh government

SpaceX hails govt move to cut red tape

It was a great signal of how this interim government is responding, said Starlink official Griffiths
14 March 2025, 19:00 PM
live bakery in Dhaka

Hot out of the oven: The ‘live bakery’ boom in Dhaka

If you stroll toward the Rupnagar residential area intersection from Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, you may be lured by the warm, comforting scent of freshly baked goods wafting from a corner shop.
14 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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A business titan with unshakable ethical values

The business world often thrives on boldness, but in Syed Manzur Elahi, Bangladesh found something more: a quiet fortitude, a moral compass, and an entrepreneurial mind that always seeks to build.
12 March 2025, 18:00 PM
mobile internet subscriber drop in Bangladesh

Mobile internet subscriber base shrinks by 1.31 crore in seven months

The telecom operators lost 10 lakh subscribers alone in January
9 March 2025, 10:38 AM
Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb ICT policy reforms

Ensuring data interoperability a top priority

Ensuring interoperability of data across all ministries will be a top priority for the government to deliver seamless public services, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb,
7 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Facebook advertising reach in Dhaka hits 2.99cr, leading global cities

Dhaka has the highest number of active Facebook users available for advertisers
6 March 2025, 03:24 AM

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