Regent starts flight to Kathmandu on Dec 21

Regent Airways will start its flight to Kathmandu from Dhaka on December 21, the airline said in a statement on Monday.
7 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Mobile internet grows 7.87pc in September

The number of mobile internet connections rose 7.87 percent to 6.3 crore in September compared to the previous month, according to
7 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh seeks duty-free access to KL market

Bangladesh has sought duty-free market access for its products to Malaysian market to boost trade ties between the two countries further which is on an uptrend.
5 December 2016, 07:17 AM

Garment exports to Italy, Japan remain unhurt

Bangladesh's garment shipments to Italy and Japan, the nationals of which were killed in a terrorist attack in Dhaka in July, remained unscathed in July-October -- a development that will bring a heavy sigh of relief among exporters.
4 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Foreign investments in Singapore property at 9-year high

Singapore is seen as a safer investment destination in turbulent world. Mega office deals helped drive foreign investment in local real estate to its highest level since 2007.
4 December 2016, 05:14 AM

Huawei launches new handset in Bangladesh

Huawei unveiled its advanced dual camera device Huawei GR5 2017 for the Bangladesh market on Friday.
3 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Samsung Electronics eyes separation in reform plan

Samsung Electronics said Tuesday it was considering splitting the company into two as it faces growing pressure to overhaul its
29 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Samsung to unveil shareholder return plans amid calls to split company

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said it will disclose plans to boost shareholder value on Tuesday - a move that comes amid pressure from
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

BTRC warns Robi for bypassing ICXs

The telecom regulator has sent a warning letter to the newly merged mobile operator Robi as it has already started bypassing
28 November 2016, 18:00 PM

BTRC to issue pricing guideline for internet

The telecom regulator is set to issue a pricing guideline for operators, especially mobile carriers, for providing
26 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Teletalk gives false info to parliament: regulator

State-owned operator Teletalk has provided to parliament manipulative information on illegal call termination, according to a report by
24 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Telecom users irked by 'poor' services

Mobile users complain about network quality, call drops, unwanted SMS, data packages and pricing at a BTRC hearing.
22 November 2016, 18:00 PM

BTRC receives 7,561 complaints

The telecom regulator received a total of 7,561 complaints in the last six months, 28.92 percent of which were for unsatisfactory service quality.
21 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Robi makes first payment on merger

Robi deposited Tk 318.52 crore to the telecom regulator yesterday as merger fees and spectrum charges.
20 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Citycell pays Tk 100cr to BTRC for survival

Citycell yesterday paid Tk 100 crore to the telecom regulator -- a move which might help them avoid any further suspension of licence.
17 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Grameenphone expands its market footprints

Grameenphone's share of active subscribers has expanded by 4 percentage points after biometric re-registration, cementing its
17 November 2016, 18:00 PM

GP refuses to pay Tk 30cr fine for broadband service

Grameenphone refused to pay a fine of Tk 30 crore imposed by the telecom regulator for running a broadband internet business in a breach of rules.
16 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Robi, Airtel complete merger

All the paperwork for the much-talked-about merger of Robi and Airtel was completed yesterday after the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms gave it the go-ahead.
16 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Nokia says telecoms gear market tough, but outpacing Ericsson

Nokia said on Tuesday it was outperforming arch-rival Ericsson in a weak telecoms equipment market, but its shares fell as its
15 November 2016, 18:00 PM

Asia’s most visited countries

China is the top most travel destination in Asia for the world's tourists, according to the latest figures published by the World Bank.
13 November 2016, 05:11 AM