BASIS president resigns alleging ‘threats to family’

The resignation follows multiple cases filed against leaders in the ICT industry, including Ahmed, in connection with the mass movement of July and August
17 October 2024, 07:28 AM

Bangladesh Submarine Cables profit falls 34 percent

The company attributed the drop to reduced earnings from international private leased circuit (IPLC) rent and IP Transit services, heightened market competition, and the prolonged disconnection of defaulted clients
6 October 2024, 06:36 AM

IT entrepreneurs complain about anomalies in customs policies

They highlighted their problems at an event organised by Computer Solutions Inc (ICSI) and its Chinese partner EKSA
1 October 2024, 16:41 PM

Internet to be disrupted for 4 hours early tomorrow 

The installation is scheduled by the consortium of the SEA-ME-WE 5 from 2 am to 6 am on September 29
28 September 2024, 07:20 AM

Little to show for Tk 65,000cr spent on ICT

The telecommunications and ICT sectors failed to make expected progress despite making a massive investment of Tk 65,000 crore between 2010 and August 2024, according to a recent statement from the telecom ministry.
24 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Pathao raises $12 million in foreign funds

Pathao has raised $12 million in a pre-series B funding round as part of the company’s strategic shift towards fintech
14 September 2024, 09:06 AM

Sayed Ali appointed as e-CAB administrator 

The government has appointed Md Sayed Ali, deputy secretary of the central digital cell under the Ministry of Commerce, as the E-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) administrator
11 September 2024, 11:24 AM

Mobile subscriber numbers drop significantly in July

The number of mobile subscribers in Bangladesh has dropped significantly in July, as all the operators lost customers. .The overall number of mobile subscribers is calculated based on the purchase of new SIMs (subscriber identity modules) minus the number of SIMs whose ownership have beco
31 August 2024, 18:00 PM

How a single software update was able to cause IT chaos across the globe

The global IT outage on July 19 serves as a stark reminder of our vulnerability to technological failures
29 August 2024, 06:45 AM

75% telecom towers in Feni still non-functional: BTRC

Some 1,008 out of 14,551 towers are inactive in 11 districts
26 August 2024, 14:10 PM

Nahid wants free diesel for mobile towers in Feni

Some 6,552 litres of diesel are consumed daily to power 78 generators in Feni
24 August 2024, 11:51 AM

ICT Division asks UNDP to probe its appointments at a2i

The ICT Division has urged the UNDP to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations brought against certain consultants who were appointed for its Aspire to Innovate (a2i) programme by UNDP Bangladesh..According to a statement issued by the ICT Division, this demand was placed thr
21 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Anir Chowdhury, 13 a2i officials asked to refrain from official duties

Investigations into corruption allegations against them are going on
20 August 2024, 12:48 PM

Internet must be declared a basic human right

Going against the tide, Bangladesh kept internet services suspended for quite some days, which has dealt a heavy blow to public life, industries and service sectors
17 August 2024, 11:47 AM

BTRC chairman resigns

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Md Mohiuddin Ahmed resigned from the post today
14 August 2024, 10:45 AM

What you need to know about internet crackdown in Bangladesh

The Daily Star presents the whole situation on a chronological order
13 August 2024, 12:43 PM

Data centre fire had no connection with internet shutdown: probe report

The internet shutdown during the recent protests, which led to the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government, was directed by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)
13 August 2024, 11:12 AM

BTRC officials demonstrate at commission office

Many said they have been denied promotion for years
11 August 2024, 09:35 AM

From smart to dumb Bangladesh: the need for accountability in ICT

One of the most significant contributions of Gen Y in the last decade has been the expansion of Bangladesh's ICT sector
8 August 2024, 10:49 AM

Mobile internet, Facebook blocked again

The latest order comes amid a new wave of violence
4 August 2024, 07:19 AM