No reprieve for Summit over Tk 3cr bandwidth pricing fine
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The telecom regulator has upheld a Tk 3 crore administrative fine on Summit Communications Ltd, the country’s largest telecom infrastructure operator, after concluding it engaged in discriminatory bandwidth pricing.
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh set to gain from global economic recovery
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh has emerged from successive economic shocks with remarkable resilience and is now well placed to benefit from a gradual recovery in global demand, according to HSBC Chief Asia Economist Frederic Neumann.
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt lets Starlink export unfiltered bandwidth
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The approval is expected to position Bangladesh as a potential regional connectivity hub
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh approves Starlink for bandwidth export to neighbouring countries
5 July 2026, 18:14 PM
Bangladesh has approved a landmark proposal allowing Starlink to export International Private Leased Circuit (IPLC) links to carry unfiltered internet traffic from the country to neighbouring nations, marking the first time the government has formally permitted such an arrangement for a satellite internet provider
5 July 2026, 18:14 PM
Internet use climbs steadily in Q3
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Mobile phone ownership, however, recorded a marginal dip
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Internet use in Bangladesh climbs steadily in Q3
4 July 2026, 19:57 PM
However, mobile phone ownership recorded a marginal dip
4 July 2026, 19:57 PM
Only one-fifth of digital connectivity project done in 4.5 years
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM
A major government ICT infrastructure project has been hit by severe delays and allegations of financial and administrative irregularities, according to a government evaluation report.
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Banglalink parent Veon proposes $1b investment initiative
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The initiative will focus on next-generation digital infrastructure, digital services, digital banking, artificial intelligence and mobile financial services
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Mobile subscriber numbers fell drastically in August
Following the trend of July, the number of mobile subscribers in Bangladesh dropped significantly in August..The mobile network operators -- Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink and Teletalk -- collectively lost about 18 lakh customers, taking the total mobile subscriber base to 19.24 crore..
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Innovation was his driving force
To lead a business to new heights, you need a deep-rooted philosophy of innovation and a willingness to face unforeseen challenges: This may sound like an adage, but it best describes business tycoon Sk. Bashir Uddin.
26 October 2024, 18:00 PM
TV channels up in arms over govt’s TRP system
On August 5 and 6, several TV channels including ATN News, Asian TV and Bijoy TV went off air as an angry mob vandalised its broadcasting centres.
26 October 2024, 01:43 AM
BTRC fines top three mobile operators Tk 15 lakh
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to impose a fine of Tk 15 lakh on Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink for breaching industry regulations.
19 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Telcos’ service falls short of BTRC standard
Mobile operators performed poorly in the telecom regulator’s latest drive test to assess service quality, reinforcing users’ claims of experiencing substandard service.
2 October 2024, 18:47 PM
Expanding into glass production was a logical step
To meet the rising demand for basic and high-quality glass in Bangladesh’s construction sector, AkijBashir Group recently began production at a sprawling plant in Habiganj’s Madhabpur upazila, placing emphasis on more transparent and pure products to position itself as a key player in the rapidly growing market.
30 September 2024, 18:00 PM
BTRC’s independence eroded over the years
Restoring the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission’s (BTRC’s) independence by reverting to the original legal framework should be a priority for reform, according to its new chairman Major General (retd) Emdad Ul Bari.
19 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Banglalink’s tower sales: BTRC’s negligence deprives state coffers of Tk 69 crore
The state coffer has been deprived of Tk 69 crore for the telecom regulator’s failure to collect the 5.5 percent of the sales price of Summit Tower’s acquisition of Banglalink’s 2,000 mobile towers.
19 September 2024, 01:15 AM
Bangabandhu-1 satellite: Another white elephant
The Bangabandhu-1 satellite, one of the marquee projects of the Awami League government, has turned into a financial black hole, costing the state coffer upwards of Tk 1,500 crore.
15 September 2024, 01:30 AM
Act fast to address labour unrest
Prompt steps are needed to address the workers’ demands and quell the ongoing labour unrest, said Socialist Labour Front President Razekuzzaman Ratan.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Citycell wants licence reinstatement
Citycell, the country’s first mobile operator which has not been operational since 2016, has sent a letter to the telecom regulator recently seeking the reinstatement of its licence.
10 September 2024, 18:00 PM
BTRC’s curious U-turn on Summit Communications
The telecom regulator has walked back on its decision just two months ago to allow Summit Communications to transfer its shares without any fee, in a development that raises questions about the extent of benefits the company received during the 15 years of the previous Awami League government.
2 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Mobile subscriber numbers drop significantly in July
The number of mobile subscribers in Bangladesh has dropped significantly in July, as all the operators lost customers. .The overall number of mobile subscribers is calculated based on the purchase of new SIMs (subscriber identity modules) minus the number of SIMs whose ownership have beco
31 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Handset production rises, but uncertainty looms large
Local production of handsets saw a significant increase in the first half of the year, but manufacturers continue to face challenges due to reduced demand for high-end smartphones.
28 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Mobile service during disasters: No contingency system despite available funds
The telecom ministry has failed to establish a National Emergency Telecommunication System (NETS) to maintain telecommunication and internet services during disasters despite starting the initiative almost two years ago.
25 August 2024, 18:00 PM
BB appoints administrator at Nagad
The Bangladesh Bank yesterday appointed an administrator to Nagad after one too many allegations of irregularities in the mobile financial service provider’s operations and dealings.
21 August 2024, 18:00 PM
Internet blackout had no legal basis
No legislation explicitly permits the internet blackout enforced by the Sheikh Hasina government to quash protests centring the quota reform movement.
19 August 2024, 18:00 PM
GP, Robi get 20MHz of spectrum each to improve service
Grameenphone and Robi, the top two mobile network operators in Bangladesh, have each secured a spectrum allocation of 20 megahertz (MHz) to boost the quality of their services.
15 August 2024, 18:00 PM
What you need to know about internet crackdown in Bangladesh
The Daily Star presents the whole situation on a chronological order
13 August 2024, 12:43 PM
ICT industry sees hope on the horizon
ICT entrepreneurs in Bangladesh, who faced uncertainties due to an internet blackout enforced by the government to suppress protests in recent weeks, are now brimming with hope following the fall of the dictatorial Sheikh Hasina-led government.
8 August 2024, 18:00 PM