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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Regulator, GP holding talks over Tk 6,000cr late fees

The telecom regulator and Grameenphone have initiated negotiations regarding late fees of around Tk 6,000 crore based on an audit claim, as both parties seek an out-of-court settlement on the matter.
4 June 2024, 00:13 AM
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Meta to deal directly with advertisers in Bangladesh

The development has created panic among businesses as they apprehend difficulties in ensuring compliance with VAT and tax regulations when advertising directly with Meta.
31 May 2024, 00:08 AM
Allocation for interest payments to rise 38%

Allocation for interest payments to rise 38%

The allocation for interest payments of domestic and foreign loans will likely increase by 38 percent to Tk 129,000 crore in the upcoming budget due to a significant hike in the cost of borrowing from both sources
29 May 2024, 03:38 AM
Millions suffer as Cyclone Remal downs 10,000 telecom towers

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
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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
AI starts to replace entry-level IT jobs in Bangladesh

AI starts to replace entry-level IT jobs in Bangladesh

It was a pretty good project for SkyTech Solutions for the last few years: generating earnings of $8.5 per hour for each of over 50 people.
21 May 2024, 01:00 AM
Internet subscribers rise in Bangladesh

Internet subscriber base sees massive boost

The number of internet subscribers in Bangladesh spiked by a massive 43.5 lakh in March, the biggest jump in recent years, with mobile data users making up a bulk of the new customers.
19 May 2024, 01:30 AM
Women still lag in mobile ownership, internet adoption

Women still lag in mobile ownership, internet adoption

Women in Bangladesh are lagging behind men in both mobile ownership and mobile internet adoption, with gender gaps of 20 percent and 40 percent respectively, representing a significant disparity in digital access, according to a global report.
18 May 2024, 18:05 PM
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Homegrown apps fail to take off

While it is not an uncommon sight to see people typing messages in Bangla on their smartphones, the familiar colours and user interface make it obvious that they are not using communication apps belonging to local companies.
17 May 2024, 18:00 PM
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Desire for mobile data trumps all else

As one strolls along Green Road or ventures into the depths of Karwan Bazar, he or she may come across a raucous circle formed by labourers, rickshaw-pullers, and street vendors.
17 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Local handset production rise

Handset production sees a slight rise amid bleak outlook

Handset production rose 5.30 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year to 60.74 lakh, according to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
14 May 2024, 00:59 AM
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BTRC to seek Tk 87.18 lakh dues from Software Shop

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to seek dues totalling Tk 87.18 lakh from Software Shop and impose a fine of Tk 2 lakh on the company for violating different rules.
13 May 2024, 18:00 PM
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BTRC to purchase equipment to measure mobile tower radiation

The telecom regulator will spend Tk 12 crore to purchase equipment for measuring the levels of radiation emanating from mobile phone towers as it seeks to bolster its capacity to carry out such activities nationwide.
13 May 2024, 03:00 AM
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Walton to make mobile phone circuit boards

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recently decided to give approval to Walton Digi-Tech Industries to locally manufacture printed circuit boards (PCBs) specifically for handsets.
4 May 2024, 18:00 PM
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ICT sector against scrapping of tax exemption facility

The government plans to abolish the tax benefits for various sectors to accelerate revenue collections in line with targets set by the IMF as part of its $4.7 billion loan.
30 April 2024, 00:57 AM
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BTRC to formulate satellite internet guideline

In a recent internal meeting, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) approved the formulation of the committee comprising officials of its different divisions to prepare the guideline for internet services through non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) satellites.
28 April 2024, 00:20 AM
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Bangladesh lags behind peers in digital adoption for business

Less than half of the companies in Bangladesh use computers, according to a World Bank’s survey that revealed the country’s weak position in digital adoption for business compared to peer economies and neighboring nations.
24 April 2024, 02:00 AM
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Abu Saeed Khan passes away

The country’s leading telecom policy expert Abu Saeed Khan died at the Combined Military Hospital in the capital yesterday morning after a battle with cancer.
22 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Undersea cable breakage slows internet

Undersea cable breakage slows internet

Bangladeshi internet users are experiencing disruptions after the country’s second submarine cable, SEA-ME-WE 5, the largest supplier of international bandwidth to Bangladesh, broke Friday night.
20 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Undersea cable breakage slows internet

Submarine cable breakdown disrupts Bangladesh internet

It will take at least 2 to 3 days to resume the connection
20 April 2024, 05:32 AM

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