The internet regulator in Bangladesh has granted Starlink permission to supply bandwidth from outside the country for 90 days.
Bangladesh’s interim government is preparing to unveil a rare contractionary budget on June 2, driven by a sharp rise in interest payment that is crowding out fiscal space and forcing spending cuts.
As part of policy reforms aimed at improving the credibility and accuracy of national statistics, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has been empowered to publish official data without prior government approval.
Handset production in Bangladesh declined significantly in the first quarter of 2025 as the grey market continued to dominate the domestic market.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to issue a final directive to Banglalink Digital Communications Ltd, asking the mobile operator to deposit 5.5 percent of the total value of its tower sales, along with all applicable VAT and late fees, to Summit Towers Limited within ten working days.
This is the swiftest recommendation from the BTRC for any such licence, according to a BTRC official.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has unveiled a draft policy aimed at overhauling the telecommunications licensing and regulatory framework, although a lack of clarity in certain areas may lead to disputes over service boundaries.
The major telecommunication companies in Bangladesh and their smaller peers are in a debate over whether they should be allowed to lock all SIM slots when selling smartphones on instalment plans.
The business world often thrives on boldness, but in Syed Manzur Elahi, Bangladesh found something more: a quiet fortitude, a moral compass, and an entrepreneurial mind that always seeks to build.
The telecom operators lost 10 lakh subscribers alone in January
Ensuring interoperability of data across all ministries will be a top priority for the government to deliver seamless public services, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb,
Dhaka has the highest number of active Facebook users available for advertisers
Bangladeshi citizens were burdened with some of the highest taxes on internet usage in Asia in 2024, with a combined tax rate of 39 percent on internet services, according to a recent report by GSMA, a non-profit organisation that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide.
The number of mobile subscribers dropped by 12 lakh to 18.75 crore in December last year, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
In line with demands from stakeholders, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) recently reversed its decision to award a contract for the maintenance of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system through the direct purchase method and instead opted for an open tender process.
Bangladeshi companies are embracing AI to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and drive digital transformation
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has capped bandwidth imports from India at 50 percent of the country’s consumption of 6,500 Gbps to reduce reliance on a single source and promote diversified international connectivity.
The move comes through an amendment to the International Internet Gateway (IIG) guidelines, according to BTRC documents.
