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India’s Bharti Airtel subsidiary acquires additional 6.3 percent stake in Robi

India’s Bharti Airtel today said its subsidiary has acquired an additional 6.3 percent stake in Bangladesh's telecom operator Robi Axiata from NTT Docomo for an undisclosed amount.
Robi, IPDC Finance, sManager join hands with Mission Save Bangladesh

Robi, IPDC Finance and sManager (a Sheba Platform Limited venture) are partnering up with Mission Save Bangladesh to support 25,000 small and micro enterprises for business growth by extending working capital support for up to Tk 40 crore.
Robi offering 33GB free data for 27,000 doctors

Robi declares 33GB free data for the next six months to their 27,000 customers who are doctors and registered with the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Robi introduces real-time SMS-based coronavirus alert in Dhaka

Using advanced data analytics solutions, Robi has come up with a unique solution to send out SMS-based coronavirus alert service in parts of Dhaka, said in a press release today.
Robi, BL, Teletalk want additional spectrum allocation during shutdown period

Three mobile carriers – Robi, Banglalink and Teletalk -- want more spectrum allocation to serve their customers better during the shutdown situation, as usage has increased by 30 per cent over normal.
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.