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Robi gets conditional permission from Axiata to start IPO talks

Robi's parent company Axiata Group Berhad gives conditional permission to the second largest mobile carrier to start process for raising Tk 523.80 crore from the market.
HC wants BTRC’s explanation on realising Tk 867.23 crore from Robi

The High Court issues a rule asking the telecom regulator to explain why it should not be ordered to refrain from realising Tk 867.23 crore from telecom operator Robi Axiata Ltd.
Settle disputes with GP, Robi

Prime Minister’s ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy yesterday asked the authorities concerned to settle the dispute over the telecom regulator’s claim that Grameenphone and Robi owe the government Tk 13,446 crore.
Govt approves appointment of administrators for GP, Robi

The government approves the telecom regulator’s recommendation to appoint administrators for Grameenphone and Robi amid a long-drawn row over dues of Tk 13,446 crore.
'GP-Robi's conflict with BTRC to be resolved in 3 weeks'

The ongoing conflict of Grameenphone and Robi with the BTRC over the payment of the telecom regulator’s dues will be resolved through discussion within three weeks, says Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal.
Move to revoke GP, Robi’s 2G-3G licences

Grameenphone and Robi’s clash with the telecom regulator became more heated yesterday after they were slapped with show-cause notices enquiring why their 2G and 3G licences should not be cancelled for their failure to pay unpaid dues unearthed by audit.
GP, Robi to get back bandwidth

The telecom regulator is set to lift the partial block on the bandwidth capacity of Grameenphone and Robi after the government
GP, Robi dues: No scope for arbitration, says BTRC

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) says there is no scope for arbitration under the existing law over its action taken against the two major telecom operators.
GP, Robi bandwidth blocked partially over dues

The government decides to partially reduce bandwidth capacity of two leading private telecom operators of the country -- Grameenphone and Robi -- as the companies did not pay the due amount that was detected in audits.
Robi launches social awareness programme #CommonSense

The leading digital service provider, Robi, launches a social awareness programme titled #CommonSense with an appeal to the people for continuing to apply common sense as they become ever more sensitised with life in the digital domain.
Robi offers data bonus for new 4G smartphone

Robi recently introduces an offer for all mobile internet users of the country.
Robi loses Tk 103cr in Q1 of 2018

Robi, the country’s second-largest mobile operator, fails to register profit for the third consecutive quarter, counting net losses of Tk 103 crore in the first quarter of 2018 despite favourable growth in subscriber base and revenue.
iPhone users start enjoying 4G in Bangladesh

Nearly around three months after the launch of fourth-generation (4G) mobile internet, the iPhone users have started to enjoy the speedy service as the country code on the Apple handsets is unlocked.
Robi logs Tk 280cr losses despite rise in subscribers

Robi, Bangladesh's second largest mobile operator, failed to register profit for the second straight year, counting net losses of Tk 280
Robi fined Tk 4.10 lakh for duping customers

A government agency fines private mobile phone operator Robi Tk 4.10 lakh for duping three customers in different offers.
Blind passion given sight

Blind from infancy, 19-year-old Bangladeshi cricket fan Samiul Islam finally had the opportunity to see his favourite team in action on Sunday after his eyesight was restored following an operation funded by a reality TV show.
GP gets ‘013’ number series with existing ‘017’

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission decides to allow Grameenphone a new number series of 013 with their existing 017 prefix which is close to be exhausted.
Robi gets its first local CEO

Mobile operator Robi announces Mahtab Uddin Ahmed as its first local chief executive officer and managing director.
Robi-Airtel merger defers again

Long awaited telecom merger between Robi and Airtel is deferred once again as the parent companies delayed their agreement till September 26, 2016, according to reports.
Illegal int'l calls thrive on Teletalk

State-owned carrier Teletalk's failure to kill around 22 lakh unregistered connections is allowing a huge volume of illegal international calls to be made, depriving the government of revenue.
BTRC launches call center for complaints

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) launches a call center where telecom subscribers will be able to register any telecom related complaint.
Three areas in focus in Robi-BCB deal

Robi became a strategic partner of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to work on three areas over the next three years.
Govt gets 3 more weeks to decide on Robi-Airtel merger

The High Court today gives the government three more weeks to submit its recommendations about the proposed merger of two telecom companies Robi and Airtel.
Alumni Association of BRAC University honours industry leaders and recognises outstanding alumni works

The current executive body of Alumni Association of BRAC University on Friday organised the first ever alumni fest in the capital.
Public hearing on Robi, Airtel merger Feb 17

The telecom regulator will arrange a public hearing on February 17 to take opinion of people before finalising its recommendations on the merger of Robi and Airtel.
Robi and Airtel sign merger deal

Two top mobile phone operators in the country, Robi and Airtel signs the formal deal for merging together in the country.
Biometric SIM registration: Tarana unhappy with telcos’ non-cooperation

State Minister for Telecom Tarana Halim says mobile phone operators are not cooperating with the government to ensure registration of SIM cards with subscribers’ fingerprints.
Joy asks for public hearing on Robi-Airtel merger

The prime minister's ICT affairs adviser has directed the telecom regulator to take opinion of the public before
Integration with Airtel a year away: Robi chief

Robi yesterday said it would take a year to complete the merger with Airtel Bangladesh as the mobile phone operators will have to get
Robi-Airtel merger needs 1 year more

Mobile operator Robi says they need 12 months for completion of the merger with Airtel to become the second largest mobile operator in the country, while the High Court asks the government to explain in four weeks as to why it should not be directed to assess the market impact of the proposed merger.