The percentage of individuals aged over 15 who own a mobile phone was lower in 2023 than in 2020 as the decline in ownership during the Covid-19 pandemic persisted due to grim economic conditions.
Some customers of Teletalk will be able to use Banglalink’s network from today as part of a ‘pre-commercial launch’ of national roaming services, bringing relief to subscribers of the state-run operator whose network is hamstrung by weak power backup.
The new act will replace the Bangladesh Telecommunication Act, 2001.
A significant portion of Teletalk's mobile network towers lacks adequate battery backup systems, exacerbating customer frustrations with its unreliable service and contributing to a steady decline in its subscriber base.
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) releases ICT Development Index 2023
Bangladesh needs to increase smartphone penetration among its mobile phone users as a prerequisite for the introduction of 5G technology, said Yasir Azman, chief executive officer of Grameenphone.
The telecom regulator is awarding cellular mobile service operator licences to mobile network operators, unifying the existing licences and setting the groundwork for the launch of 5G technology in the country.
Telecom operator Robi Axiata has launched Bangladesh’s first commercial Tier-IV data centre in a move to expand its portfolio and cater to the increasing need for data storage driven by surging internet usage amid digitalisation of services.
A transformative shift emerged over a decade since the inception of Mobile Financial Services (MFS) in Bangladesh, initially confined to fund transfers.
Despite starting off with a strong momentum and goodwill, Teletalk failed to become consistently profitable
BTRC demanded payments from Teletalk and BTCL to clear dues of Tk 3,000 crore, a staggering amount
Higher US dollar rate, increase in taxes and lower sales have caused a decline in local handset production in 2023
The telecom regulator has decided to slap a penalty on radio equipment vendors if they fail to have their licences renewed.
Just as private mobile operators were mulling to raise the minimum amount that customers can top up, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has come up with its own plan to set the figure.
Amidst widespread customer dissatisfaction alongside regulator’s intervention, Grameenphone yesterday backtracked from its recent decision to substantially increase the minimum recharge amount to Tk 30.
The harmful radiation emanating from mobile phone towers in Bangladesh is considerably lower than the safety levels set by international bodies
Terzioğlu believes it is very important for the government and private companies to focus on accelerating growth in the telecom industry
Mobile operators in Bangladesh are introducing a series of Internet of Things (IoT) aimed at providing solutions