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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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How youth-led startups are solving real-world problems

From revolutionising education to transforming underwater inspections, youth-led startups in Bangladesh are making waves with bold innovations and creative solutions..The potential and passion of these entrepreneurs were on full display at the Youth Entrepreneurship Expo 2025, organised as
10 April 2025, 02:33 AM
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Eid sales surge online, yet fall short of business hopes

The country’s e-commerce and F-commerce platforms are witnessing a surge in sales ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, but growth remains below expectations.
27 March 2025, 18:43 PM
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New guideline allows govt to cut off satellite internet if needed

Satellite service providers asked to route internet traffic through local gateways
27 March 2025, 07:12 AM
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Govt proposes conditional concessions over 700MHz spectrum auction

The government has formally responded to concerns raised by major foreign telecom investors regarding the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, proposing conditional pricing concessions to ease industry apprehensions.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Bangla Phone may get NTTN licence

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) recently approved a Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licence for Bangla Phone Ltd, the first such licence to be issued in the country in 11 years.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Interim govt must act swiftly on telecom reforms

Says Veon Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu in an interview with The Daily Star
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Binimoy App

AL govt sought to pour Tk 277cr in a flop app

When a failed project drains public funds, common sense dictates its cancellation. But the Awami League government’s response was to spend even more on it.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Investors flag concerns over 700MHz spectrum auction

Major international telecom investors expressed concerns about the proposed parameters for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, citing technical, commercial, and economic challenges.
17 March 2025, 05:05 AM
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Satellite company seeks partnership to fast-track Starlink’s entry

BSCL has proposed hosting Starlink's gateway at its ground stations in Gazipur and Betbunia
16 March 2025, 18:00 PM
SpaceX praises Bangladesh government

SpaceX hails govt move to cut red tape

It was a great signal of how this interim government is responding, said Starlink official Griffiths
14 March 2025, 19:00 PM
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Hot out of the oven: The ‘live bakery’ boom in Dhaka

If you stroll toward the Rupnagar residential area intersection from Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, you may be lured by the warm, comforting scent of freshly baked goods wafting from a corner shop.
14 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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A business titan with unshakable ethical values

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.
12 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Mobile internet subscriber base shrinks by 1.31 crore in seven months

The telecom operators lost 10 lakh subscribers alone in January
9 March 2025, 10:38 AM
Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb ICT policy reforms

Ensuring data interoperability a top priority

Ensuring interoperability of data across all ministries will be a top priority for the government to deliver seamless public services, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb,
7 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Facebook advertising reach in Dhaka hits 2.99cr, leading global cities

Dhaka has the highest number of active Facebook users available for advertisers
6 March 2025, 03:24 AM
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Bangladeshis burdened with high internet taxes

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.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Number of mobile subscribers drops

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).
2 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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BTRC renews efforts to block unauthorised mobile phones

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.
2 March 2025, 18:00 PM
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Businesses riding the AI wave

Bangladeshi companies are embracing AI to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and drive digital transformation
21 February 2025, 18:00 PM

BTRC limits bandwidth imports from India

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.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

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