At the start of the fiscal year, the government raised the SIM tax by 50 percent to Tk 300. AMTOB also called for Supplementary Duty (SD) and Surcharge (SC) removal on telecom services. 

He will succeed Erik Aas, who is stepping down after nine years at the helm

Major international telecom investors expressed concerns about the proposed parameters for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction

Efforts will be made to reclaim the properties of the Postal Department that have been illegally occupied over time, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief adviser for the post and telecom ministry.

The telecom operators lost 10 lakh subscribers alone in January

Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink to support the setup of ground earth stations in Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is struggling to implement various initiatives due to a lack of coordination as well as legal constraints that limit its independence, its chairman Md Emdad Ul Bari said.

An interim government-formed task force has recommended withdrawing “excess taxes” on the internet by declaring it a social good.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has amended the licensing guidelines for international terrestrial cable (ITC) operators, raising the gross revenue sharing requirement from 1 percent to 3 percent.

Ensuring affordable spectrum is crucial for expanding digital connectivity and fostering economic growth, said M Emdad Ul Bari, chairman of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

The profit rose 119% year-on-year

Dozens of former Grameenphone employees staged a protest at GP House, the company’s headquarters in the capital’s Bashundhara area, claiming they were illegally dismissed and denied their rightful benefits.

The central bank's payment system department filed the case with Motijheel Police Station

It reported a profit of Tk 3,630 crore in 2024, marking an almost 10 percent year-on-year growth. 

Samsung Electronics Bangladesh has introduced six distinct models of microwave ovens that are being assembled in the country by its local partner Transcom Electronics Limited.."The new models combine innovative technology with practical features that make cooking smarter and healthier," sa

Veon CEO Kaan Terzioglu revealed the plan during an interview with Bloomberg at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has launched efforts to reform the country’s telecom licensing regime to align with contemporary demands.

The government's excessive taxation is the primary barrier to affordable internet access for rural communities in Bangladesh, experts said yesterday..When a mobile phone user buys a Tk 100 worth internet package, over Tk 60 goes directly into the government's pocket, they said..Since

If implemented, total tax burden on mobile phone users will be around 56.3%

The NBR will increase supplementary duty on mobile phone usage by 3 percentage points