Five mobile operators face legal action

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is set to take legal action against five mobile phone operators for failing to deposit into the exchequer Tk 100 crore of unused prepaid balance found in SIMs that were blocked between 2008 and 2014.
28 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Telcos re-raise concerns over 4G guideline

Mobile operators have once again sought government permission for using local funds to invest in 4G services, something barred in a
24 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Walton kicks off trial assembly of handsets

Local handset brand Walton has started assembling smartphones on a trial basis at its own plant in Gazipur with hopes of starting
24 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Around the world, a muted launch for Apple's iPhone 8

APPLE Inc's launch of the iPhone 8 kicked off with less fanfare on Friday than new models in previous years in the United States, Asia,
23 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Action if mobile phone operators sell SIM cards to Rohingya refugees, says Tarana Halim

Mobile phone operators of the country will face legal actions if they are found involved in selling SIM cards to Rohingya refugees, State Minister for Post and Telecommunications Tarana Halim says.
23 September 2017, 08:01 AM

4G service by December

Mobile users can brace themselves for faster 4G services by December if the licences are handed out in November, a minister said.
20 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Teletalk to 'die' if funds not injected: Tarana

Teletalk will not survive if the government does not allocate adequate funds for the state-run mobile operator, said Tarana Halim, state minister for telecom, yesterday.
20 September 2017, 18:00 PM

4G auction by Dec

The telecom regulator is set to organise an open auction by December for selling spectrum in three bands, which
12 September 2017, 18:00 PM

BTRC revenue hits 6-year low

BTRC's revenue collection for 2016-17 declined about 10.79 percent year-on-year to Tk 3,754.64 crore, a six-year low, apparently for a decrease in earnings under its revenue sharing policy with mobile and international gateway operators.
7 September 2017, 18:00 PM

Robi Q2 revenue up 8.6pc

Robi's revenue crept up 8.6 percent to Tk 1,680 crore in the second quarter of 2017 on the back of solid growth in voice and data sales, brought about by the merger with Airtel in some measure.
30 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Huawei eyes Bangladesh’s growing smartphone market

Huawei mulls over assembling smartphones in Bangladesh after the government this fiscal year slashed the customs duty for mobile parts for assembling locally.
29 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Oppo launches A71 for Bangladesh market

Mobile maker Oppo is all set to launch its latest Selfie technology through its new camera phone A71.
28 August 2017, 18:00 PM

BTRC may allow mobile virtual network operator

The telecom regulator considers allowing mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) with a view to injecting more competition into the cellular communication market.
24 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 8 with smarter S Pen

Samsung Electronics Co's Galaxy Note 8 showcases boasts improved stylus-related features like letting users easily create Graphics Interchange Format content and dual-lens camera arrangement.
24 August 2017, 06:03 AM

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 8 with smarter S Pen

Samsung Electronics Co's Galaxy Note 8 showcases boasts improved stylus-related features like letting users easily create Graphics Interchange Format content and dual-lens camera arrangement.
24 August 2017, 06:03 AM

Banglalink starts investing $500m in 4G network

Banglalink has started investing a significant amount of money to upgrade its network to offer 4G services and provide seamless
22 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Govt worried as Teletalk is losing customers

Teletalk's customer base is fast shrinking as the state-run mobile operator continues to lag far behind the private carriers in terms of
22 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Robi charged Tk 3cr for delayed payment of merger fees

The telecom regulator has slapped Robi with a Tk 3 crore late fee for delayed payment of merger fees and spectrum adjustment charges for its much discussed union with Airtel.
20 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Four telcos claim Tk 426cr VAT rebate unlawfully: NBR

Four mobile phone operators have unlawfully claimed Tk 426 crore as VAT rebate since 2012, said the National Board of Revenue.
17 August 2017, 18:00 PM

Teletalk's revenue shrinks 28pc

Teletalk's revenue in fiscal 2016-17 shrank about 28 percent year-on-year to Tk 710 crore -- the lowest in three years.
17 August 2017, 18:00 PM