Auction full ‘golden spectrum’, lower prices
GSMA tells BTRC high costs, limited supply could slow digital expansion
22 October 2025, 18:35 PM
Telcos, ISPs asked to boost fire safety measures
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed all telecom and internet service providers, including mobile operators, to strengthen fire safety measures across their infrastructures such as data centres and towers to ensure uninterrupted communication services amid a
22 October 2025, 15:40 PM
Indian firm halts bandwidth imports from Bangladesh
This move will directly affect internet connectivity in India's northeastern region
20 October 2025, 18:49 PM
Bangladesh issues legal notice to ESPNcricinfo over online betting ads
The notice was sent to ESPN's legal department in London via email on October 12
14 October 2025, 09:52 AM
BTRC prepares for next spectrum auction by Jan
Operators push for full 700 MHz sale at lower rates to increase 4G-5G coverage
12 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Shared responsibility key to safe digital transactions
As digital payments continue to rise in Bangladesh, concerns about online fraud and transaction security have grown. Keeping the system secure depends on shared responsibility among banks, payment service providers and users, according to Sabbir Ahmed, country manager of Visa for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan.
11 October 2025, 18:09 PM
Shielding personal data: Govt brings big tech under local courts’ purview
The Advisory Council yesterday approved the Personal Data Protection Ordinance, 2025, making social media platforms and foreign and local tech companies answerable to the courts of Bangladesh regarding the handling of restricted personal data and confidential personal data of Bangladeshi citizens.
9 October 2025, 18:21 PM
Celebrating Bangladesh’s private sector champions
The growth story of Bangladesh is often described through rising graphs and GDP figures. Yet the real narrative lies in the journeys of entrepreneurs, executives and founders who have steered the country from poverty to an economy worth nearly $460 billion.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Telcos allowed to use Voice over Wi-Fi to improve call quality
VoWiFi pilot greenlighted for GP, Banglalink, promising uninterrupted voice calls indoors
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
From passion to travel icon
Leaving behind a flourishing corporate career to dive headfirst into the uncertain waters of entrepreneurship is not a path many dare to tread.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Puja sales beat expectations, sari and panjabi top picks
Indian visa restriction shifted many towards local brands, says one retailer
30 September 2025, 15:49 PM
New telecom policy trims licensing categories to four
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has started preparing new guidelines under the Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy, which came into effect last week with the gazette publication.
24 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Starlink seeks nod to export bandwidth from Bangladesh
Starlink has sought approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to supply bandwidth from Bangladesh to neighbouring countries.
21 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Teletalk, BTCL sit on Tk 7,000cr dues amid weak oversight
State-owned telecom firms owe Tk 7,000 crore, raising questions
21 September 2025, 18:00 PM
‘Tk 568cr scam’: BTRC sues Beximco and IGW top brass
The telecom regulator has filed a case against Beximco Group Chairman Ahmed Sohail Fasihur Rahman, Vice-Chairman Salman Fazlur Rahman, CEO Shayan F Rahman, and 22 current and former members of the IGW Operators Forum (IOF), accusing them of embezzling over Tk 568 crore.
19 September 2025, 18:33 PM
Internet subscriber base rebounds
Bangladesh’s internet subscriber base has begun to rebound in recent months, with July recording robust growth of about 24 lakh, driven mainly by mobile operators.
18 September 2025, 18:01 PM
Chip industry seeks Bida’s backing to build $1b export hub
Bangladesh’s semiconductor industry, still in its infancy, has outlined an ambitious vision to emerge as a $1 billion export hub for chips and embedded systems by 2030.
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Spectrum price cut may add $45b to economy by 2035: study
High spectrum prices, taxes holding back digital ambitions, new GSMA study warns
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Starlink establishes four local gateways
Local partners aid Starlink in setting up new gateways
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM
New telecom licensing policy approved, capping foreign ownership
The cabinet yesterday approved a new telecom licensing policy aimed at abolishing the fragmented licensing regime while capping foreign ownership in telecom and related services.
4 September 2025, 18:00 PM