Internet penetration in Bangladesh sees unprecedented success

Bangladesh has achieved unprecedented success in spreading the internet across the country, Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar said today.
9 May 2023, 15:48 PM

Google, Facebook to face 15% tax on digital ad income

The NBR shared the information a clarification to Bangladesh Bank
8 May 2023, 14:52 PM

Robi makes Tk 42 crore profit in Jan-Mar

The telecom operator's EPS stood at Tk 0.08 in the quarter that ended on March 31
8 May 2023, 13:35 PM

Edotco Bangladesh gets new country managing director

Sunil Isaac has over 27 years of experience in the telecom industry
7 May 2023, 10:51 AM

Banglalink clocks 17.7% revenue growth in Q1

Banglalink's revenue rose 17.7 per cent year-on-year to Tk 1,462 crore in the first quarter of 2023, on the back of data revenue.
4 May 2023, 10:38 AM

Grameenphone board approves 220% cash dividend for 2022

The board of Grameenphone Ltd approved a 220 per cent cash dividend for 2022, according to a press release of the largest mobile phone operator in Bangladesh.  
3 May 2023, 10:32 AM

1.01 crore SIMs left Dhaka in 5 days before Eid

32 lakh SIMs left the capital on April 21 alone
24 April 2023, 11:57 AM

People with 85.52 lakh SIMs left Dhaka in 4 days

People with a total of 85.52 lakh mobile connections left Dhaka in four days until April 21, as holidaymakers travelled to their homes to celebrate Eid.
22 April 2023, 12:35 PM

Relaxy raises pre-seed funding from Sajida Foundation

With the investment from Sajida Foundation, Relaxy can expand its reach and impact, bringing its personalised psychosocial and well-being support services to more people,
20 April 2023, 14:11 PM

Landline use down drastically

The number of public switched telephone network (PSTN) users has decreased over the past decade, falling below half a million as mobile phones have become ubiquitous while landline operators failed to expand network coverage.
20 April 2023, 02:30 AM

12.28 lakh SIMs left Dhaka on Apr 18

People with some 12.28 lakh mobile connections left Dhaka on April 18, the last day of work before the start of holidays for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
19 April 2023, 09:47 AM

bKash to invest Tk 87 crore in 2023 to improve services

The MFS provider made a profit for the first time in four years
18 April 2023, 14:17 PM

Mobile money transactions rising faster than prediction: GSMA

$3.45b was transacted in 2022, over 33% higher than prediction
18 April 2023, 13:36 PM

4G smartphone production down 61% in Q1

Production of 4G smartphones has plummeted by over 61 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, as import costs have increased for the taka’s depreciation against the dollar.
17 April 2023, 03:00 AM

BTRC asks for spending details from telcos, ISPs

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed mobile network operators and internet service providers (ISPs) in the country to provide information on their spending for digital advertisements on different social media platforms last year.
17 April 2023, 02:00 AM

Star journo wins BASIS SoftExpo 2023 Best Reporting Award

The staff reporter of The Daily Star won the first prize in the print media category
16 April 2023, 12:12 PM

Transportation startup Jatri raises $5.25m in A round

The round was led by SBK Tech, a Singapore-based Venture capital fund, along with participation from notable global investors, including ALSA, Genting Ventures, DVC, and Doha Tech Angels, among others.
16 April 2023, 10:17 AM

Shasha Denims plans to invest about Tk 155cr for expansion

Shasha Denims Limited plans to invest an estimated Tk 155 crore to expand its production capacity in the Dhaka Export Processing Zone, according to the company.
13 April 2023, 18:00 PM

147 illegal handsets worth Tk 15 lakh seized

BTRC, RAB conducted a drive at Siddhirganj’s Kassaf Shopping Centre
13 April 2023, 14:24 PM

BASIS seeks Japan’s IT investment in Bangladesh

A 27-member BASIS team is now taking part in Japan IT Week 2023
6 April 2023, 14:20 PM