a2i, Sublime to set up 50,000 digital centres

Aspire to Innovate (a2i) and Sublime Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for establishing 50,000 digital service centres in rural areas across Bangladesh, according to a press release.
14 February 2024, 15:35 PM

Grameenphone’s profit rebounds in 2023

However, GP recommended dividend, which is lowest at least since 2015
5 February 2024, 15:28 PM

IT exports in the slow lane as demand falls

Information technology exports from Bangladesh dropped 4.4 percent in the first five months of the current fiscal year as the demand for software developers and products has fallen due to the lingering global economic slowdown.
4 February 2024, 15:17 PM

Veon completes $100m deal to sell Banglalink's towers to Summit

Veon Ltd has announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Banglalink has completed the sale of part of its tower portfolio in Bangladesh to Summit Towers Limited for about Tk 1,100 crore or $100 million.
31 January 2024, 16:47 PM

Startups defied economic downturn in 2023: study

The startup ecosystem in Bangladesh showcased a notable degree of resilience and adaptability in 2023, when economic uncertainty stemming from geopolitical tensions spread worldwide.
24 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Teletalk, BTCL ordered to clear Tk 3,000 crore dues

The two will also face information system audits within this month
18 January 2024, 13:47 PM

BTRC blocks 80% bandwidth of aamra technologies

The international internet gateway did not share outstanding revenue
15 January 2024, 15:57 PM

IT startup Gas Monkey offers home delivery of LPG cylinder

Gas Monkey app showcases LPG gas cylinders of different brands
15 January 2024, 12:30 PM

State telecom firms should become profitable by June: Palak

Otherwise, officials of the entities will no longer be there, the state minister says
14 January 2024, 15:06 PM

Telco equipment importers to face penalty for late licence renewal

The telecom regulator has decided to slap a penalty on radio equipment vendors if they fail to have their licences renewed.
13 January 2024, 18:30 PM

BTRC mulls fixing minimum mobile recharge amount

Just as private mobile operators were mulling to raise the minimum amount that customers can top up, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has come up with its own plan to set the figure.
10 January 2024, 19:30 PM

Govt frames sustainable procurement policy

The government recently drew up its Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) Policy 2023, facilitating the participation of small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) and women-owned business enterprises (WBEs) in public tenders.
21 December 2023, 18:00 PM

Grameenphone launches IoT devices

The goods will help in ensuring safe home, office and transportation
17 December 2023, 14:15 PM

Sheba’s comeback story: A demonstration of resilience

After launching in 2016, Sheba quickly captured the attention of urbanites by offering comprehensive solutions to common challenges associated with city living
14 December 2023, 00:00 AM

Md Mohiuddin Ahmed, new BTRC chairman

He will hold the position until May 29 of 2025
11 December 2023, 13:47 PM

139 campaigns get Digital Marketing Award 2023

An initiative of Bangladesh Brand Forum, Digital Marketing Award 2023, was presented by Meghna Group of Industries, in association with The Daily Star. 
10 December 2023, 11:00 AM

Microsoft says it does not own any portion of OpenAI

Microsoft said in a statement on Friday that it does not own any part of OpenAI, an artificial intelligence powerhouse.
9 December 2023, 09:27 AM

Europe agrees landmark AI regulation deal

Europe on Friday reached a provisional deal on landmark European Union rules governing the use of artificial intelligence including governments' use of AI in biometric surveillance and how to regulate AI systems such as ChatGPT.
9 December 2023, 09:15 AM

Musk's Starlink to make entry to Bangladesh

The government has decided to award a licence to Starlink, brainchild of Elon Musk,that could create competition in the internet business in Bngladesh
7 December 2023, 00:00 AM

Three firms spending Tk 1,000cr on first private submarine cable

Three private licensees of submarine cable -- Summit Communications, CdNet Communications and Metacore Subcom Ltd -- have formed a consortium to install the cable
28 November 2023, 23:30 PM