Mahmudul Hasan

Mobile phone ownership lower now than in 2020

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.

2d ago

Some Teletalk customers to get access to Banglalink network from today

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.

2d ago

Govt drafts fresh telecom act

The new act will replace the Bangladesh Telecommunication Act, 2001.

3d ago

Teletalk hamstrung by weak power backup

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.

1w ago

Bangladesh lags behind peer nations in ICT development

International Telecommunication Union (ITU) releases ICT Development Index 2023

1w ago

Boost smartphone use for successful 5G rollout

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.

2w ago

BTRC to award 'unified' licences to telcos

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.

2w ago

Robi invests $13m to open country’s first private tier-IV data centre

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.

3w ago
January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

Changing landscape of mobile money in Bangladesh

A transformative shift emerged over a decade since the inception of Mobile Financial Services (MFS) in Bangladesh, initially confined to fund transfers.

January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024

Teletalk was born 19 years ago. It turned a profit only for two years

Despite starting off with a strong momentum and goodwill, Teletalk failed to become consistently profitable

January 19, 2024
January 19, 2024

BTCL, Teletalk asked to clear dues of Tk 3,000cr

BTRC demanded payments from Teletalk and BTCL to clear dues of Tk 3,000 crore, a staggering amount

January 15, 2024
January 15, 2024

Handset production drops for first time amid currency surprises

Higher US dollar rate, increase in taxes and lower sales have caused a decline in local handset production in 2023

January 14, 2024
January 14, 2024

Telco equipment importers to face penalty for late licence renewal

The telecom regulator has decided to slap a penalty on radio equipment vendors if they fail to have their licences renewed.

January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024

BTRC mulls fixing minimum mobile recharge amount

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.

January 10, 2024
January 10, 2024

GP backs out of Tk 30 minimum recharge

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.

December 22, 2023
December 22, 2023

Mobile tower radiation poses no harm

The harmful radiation emanating from mobile phone towers in Bangladesh is considerably lower than the safety levels set by international bodies

December 20, 2023
December 20, 2023

Tax predictability, fresh mindset key to attracting foreign investment

Terzioğlu believes it is very important for the government and private companies to focus on accelerating growth in the telecom industry

December 18, 2023
December 18, 2023

Telcos bring more IoT solutions for daily concerns

Mobile operators in Bangladesh are introducing a series of Internet of Things (IoT) aimed at providing solutions

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