Telecom
Bangladesh slips three notches in Global Innovation ranking
The country was ranked 105th in the latest GII, down from 102nd a year ago
Grameenphone launches regional design bootcamp ‘Jelay Jelay Smart Uddyokta’
“Jelay Jelay Smart Uddyokta” initiative aims to foster entrepreneurship to address regional challenges and build local innovative solutions
BSCCL to issue shares to govt at Tk 75 each
Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCL) is going to issue 2.21 crore ordinary shares worth Tk 166 crore to the government, which provided the fund as share money deposit when the second submarine cable was set up.
4 IP telephony service providers lose licences
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recently cancelled the licences of four internet protocol telephony service providers (IPTSPs) after they lost their internet service provider (ISP) licence.
4 IP telephony service providers lose licences
The 4 are: IDEA Networks and Communications Ltd, Digital Connectivity Ltd, Pritty International (Pvt.) Limited and Sadiatec Limited
Data pack limits to safeguard against ‘cheating’
Although most customers opt for data packages with a three-day validity, the telecom regulator is removing the option as a safeguard against “cheating”.
Consumers protest cancellation of 3-day internet packages
Bangladesh Mobile Consumers Association today demanded reinstatement of short-term and low-cost internet packages mostly used by low-income and marginal consumers.
Mobile subscriber base gets another boost in July
The mobile subscriber base in Bangladesh continues to grow as network operators in the country acquired a total of about 14 lakh customers in July, registering the biggest monthly jump in over a year.
ISPs may require storing user data for extended period
The internet regulator in Bangladesh is amending a guideline in order to double the duration of storing user data and network usage records by internet service providers (ISPs).
Robi makes Tk 24.4 crore profit in Q2
Robi-Axiata Ltd, the second-largest mobile phone operator in Bangladesh, made a Tk 24.4 crore profit in the second quarter of 2023.
Robi to launch subsidiary to sell digital services
Mobile phone operator Robi is going to launch a new subsidiary "AxEnTec PLC" to sell and distribute IT solutions and digital services in Bangladesh.
17 IIG operators fined Tk 45 lakh
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recently decided to fine 17 International Internet Gateway (IIG) service operators a total of Tk 45 lakh for violating rules, including under invoicing, not sharing revenue and changing share structures without prior approval.
GP makes Tk 1,973cr profit in January-June
Grameenphone, the largest mobile phone operator in Bangladesh, registered a 14 per cent year-on-year higher profit to Tk 1,973 crore in the first half of 2023.
Robi to borrow $55m from owning company
Mobile phone operator Robi Axiata Limited has decided to take a $55 million loan from its parent company Axiata Group.
Robi launches tourist SIM
Robi, the second-largest mobile network operator in Bangladesh, today launched tourist SIM for travellers visiting the country.
Robi launches tourist SIM
The dedicated SIM card offers a wide range of services, including local and international calls, SMS, and data usage, supported by Robi's robust 4.5G network coverage, the company said in a statement.
