Oppo launches Reno12 Series in Bangladesh with AI features

Global smartphone leader Oppo recently launched its latest line-up of smartphones, unveiling the “Reno12 Series” at a programme at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital..The phones are designed to deliver smooth experience straight out of the box, up to 50 months of
14 July 2024, 15:12 PM

Network restored: Grameenphone

Technical problems caused the disruption, the operator said in a statement
8 July 2024, 11:56 AM

Grameenphone users complain network disruption

This happened for the third time in a year
8 July 2024, 11:22 AM

GP served show-cause for not using allocated spectrum

The telecom regulator has issued a show-cause notice to Grameenphone for “not using the allocated spectrum”, affecting the quality of service used by more than 43 percent of the country’s mobile phone subscribers.
3 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Complaints bring no solutions for most Teletalk users

A staggering majority of customers of state-run telecom operator Teletalk are getting no solutions even after logging complaints through the call centre of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
2 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Economic stability govt’s main focus: state minister for finance

The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) organises monthly luncheon meeting
2 July 2024, 12:38 PM

Terminal 3 of Dhaka airport will be under 5G coverage by Oct: Palak

The state minister for telecom and ICT shared the info at BTRC event
30 June 2024, 11:21 AM

Telecom operators have to compensate for call drops: Palak

The state minister for telecom and ICT discussed service quality of telecom operators at BTRC event
30 June 2024, 08:33 AM

Implement SMP regulations to enhance competition in telecom industry

Monopolistic accumulation of market power, especially in terms of price-setting capability, may cause an increase in price and deterioration of quality of service as well as hamper innovation and competition
12 June 2024, 09:05 AM

Drive against VoIP: BTRC seized 17,354 SIMs

The telecom regulator has seized over 17,354 SIMs in the capital's Nayapaltan and Khilgaon areas today during drives against illegal Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators..An inspection team of Enforcement and Inspection Directorate of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commis
10 June 2024, 15:04 PM

Cyclone disrupts 10,000 telecom towers, millions out of service

Power outage due to cyclone Remal has caused over 10,000 mobile towers or base transceiver stations (BTS) to go out of service, affecting the mobile and internet services of millions of people in the southern districts
27 May 2024, 08:18 AM

Mobile operators allowed to pay spectrum fee in taka

The telecom regulator has decided to allow mobile phone operators to pay spectrum acquisition fees in the local currency, a relief for them as the US dollar has become costlier to a large extent.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM

‘Tax exemption on IT sector to continue’

PM’s Adviser Salman F Rahman says at BASIS event
21 May 2024, 14:08 PM

How GP makes more money than Robi

The profit margin of Grameenphone Ltd was around seven times more than that of Robi Axiata Ltd in 2023.
21 May 2024, 00:30 AM

Banglalink’s revenue rises to Tk 1,544 crore in Jan-Mar

The revenue grew thanks to a significant expansion in subscriber base
19 May 2024, 12:35 PM

Deal for country’s second satellite in three months

The satellite, Bangabandhu-2, will be launched in 3 years
12 May 2024, 15:16 PM

Russell T Ahmed reelected as BASIS president

Russell T Ahmed has been reelected as the president of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) for a two-year term..M Rashidul Hasan was elected as senior vice president of the apex tread body of Bangladesh's ICT industry..It elected two other vice pre
11 May 2024, 11:35 AM

Mobile, internet users complain of poor service at BTRC hearing

Mobile and internet subscribers in Bangladesh yesterday complained about several issues, including poor network coverage, slow internet speeds and “unjust” balance deductions of local carriers
9 May 2024, 11:05 AM

Crawling peg system: A welcome step but will it be enough to boost reserves?

The crawling peg system for the taka is a delayed and, perhaps, inadequate response to the bleeding of forex reserves. Some economists suggest the central bank should go beyond this formula and open the exchange rate to market forces to stop the continuous erosion of reserves. Either way, exporters and remitters will celebrate more flexibility in the exchange rate.
7 May 2024, 13:35 PM

Banglalink draws the curtain on 3G

Banglalink has recently phased out its 3G networks, becoming the country’s first mobile operator to bid adieu to the technology, and repurposed those resources, including spectrum, to enhance the quality and speed of its 4G services
7 May 2024, 11:15 AM