GP profits down by Tk 400cr
Grameenphone’s profits dropped by around Tk 400 crore in 2022 mainly due to a ban on the sale of its SIM for six months.
Smartphone sales of China lowest in 10yrs
China’s smartphone sales fell 13 per cent year-on-year in 2022, the largest plunge for the sector in a decade as consumers spent cautiously, market research firm IDC said on Sunday.
Smart District Innovation Challenge launched for DCs
The government has launched special programme for the deputy commissioners (DCs), under which they will have to submit innovative ideas to build smart district as part of building a smart Bangladesh.
63.1% of population don't feel the need to use internet: BBS Survey
A total of 97.4 per cent households have mobile phones in the country, but 63.1 per cent of them do not feel the need to use internet, according to the preliminary report of a national survey.
Digital trends transforming workplace
While it is vital to introduce digital technologies to workplaces, it is equally important to identify the problem areas where they can be implemented. Let’s look at some of the recent digital trends which will impact workplaces in the immediate future.
Banglalink launches eSIM
Mobile network operator Banglalink launched eSIM today to further simplify its customers’ digital lifestyle.
GP profits down by Tk 400cr
Grameenphone’s profits dropped by around Tk 400 crore in 2022 mainly due to a ban on the sale of its SIM for six months.
Smartphone sales of China lowest in 10yrs
China’s smartphone sales fell 13 per cent year-on-year in 2022, the largest plunge for the sector in a decade as consumers spent cautiously, market research firm IDC said on Sunday.
Smart District Innovation Challenge launched for DCs
The government has launched special programme for the deputy commissioners (DCs), under which they will have to submit innovative ideas to build smart district as part of building a smart Bangladesh.
Phone makers must preinstall Bijoy app, but no obligation for users: Jabbar
Preinstallation of Bijoy app on android phones is still mandatory for the importers and manufacturers of the devices, but it is not obligatory for the users to use the Bangla writing software, Telecom Minister Mustafa Jabbar said today.
Mobile users’ body chief asks BTRC to cancel Bijoy app pre-install order
Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumers’ Association President Mohiuddin Ahmed today served a legal notice to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission, asking it to withdraw within seven days the order to pre-install Bijoy app in all imported and locally manufactured android phones.
Banglalink providing fastest internet
Banglalink, the third largest mobile network operator in Bangladesh, now provides the fastest internet connection speed while state-run Teletalk continues to be the worst data service provider in the country, according to a global speed test report.
a2i, Zaytoon to launch ‘village digital booths’
The Aspire to Innovate (a2i) programme of ICT Division and Zaytoon Business Solutions today joined hands to launch “village digital booths” across the country, enabling marginalised people to avail a number of financial services right from their neighbourhoods.
BTRC makes preinstalling Bijoy key board on smartphones mandatory
The telecom regulator has recently made it mandatory to pre-install Bijoy key board (Android package kit or APK file) on locally manufacturerd and imported smartphones.
SC disposes of 13 appeals of telcos
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday disposed of 13 appeals of mobile phone operators Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink regarding some payments to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), including VAT on spectrum and licence fees.
Walton to take part in mega global tech event CES 2023
Local electronics giant Walton is all set to take part in the world’s most influential tech event ‘Consumer Electronics Show (CES)-2023’ at Las Vegas in the USA from January 5 to 8.