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
Challenges persist for smartphone makers
Local manufacturers produced 57.5 lakh smartphones from January to October this year, down about 27 percent from 78.5 crore units in the same period a year earlier
15 December 2023, 00:10 AM
Sheba’s comeback story: A demonstration of resilience
After launching in 2016, Sheba quickly captured the attention of urbanites by offering comprehensive solutions to common challenges associated with city living
14 December 2023, 00:00 AM
4G users top 10cr for first time
According BTRC data, out of 18.96 crore mobile subscribers, 10.05 crore use 4G as of October,
13 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Musk's Starlink to make entry to Bangladesh
The government has decided to award a licence to Starlink, brainchild of Elon Musk,that could create competition in the internet business in Bngladesh
7 December 2023, 00:00 AM
BTCL’s Tk 463Cr 5G Project: Huawei’s win marred by controversy
It is often said that government files move at a snail’s pace in Bangladesh, slowing down the speed of project implementation.
2 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Cyber Security Agency exists only in name
In December 2018, when the Digital Security Agency was formed under the Digital Security Act, it was hoped that the cybersecurity of important government sites with critical citizen data such as the Election Commission’s national identity database and the Office of the Registrar of Birth and Death would be robust.
29 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Three firms spending Tk 1,000cr on first private submarine cable
Three private licensees of submarine cable -- Summit Communications, CdNet Communications and Metacore Subcom Ltd -- have formed a consortium to install the cable
28 November 2023, 23:30 PM
Number of internet users falls for first time in 9 months
The internet subscriber base in Bangladesh declined for the first time in nine months in October due to a drop in mobile internet subscribers.
27 November 2023, 06:01 AM
Foodpanda here for the long term
Foodpanda and its parent company Delivery Hero maintain an unwavering commitment to the Bangladeshi market, driven by the immense growth opportunity it presents, said Zubair BA Siddiky, co-founder and managing director of Foodpanda Bangladesh
22 November 2023, 23:30 PM
The Digital Transformation of Bangladesh’s Financial Landscape
Bangladesh’s financial sector is advancing rapidly in digitization, unveiling a robust digital infrastructure and innovative products. This development enables millions to access financial services while enhancing service delivery efficiency.
21 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Summit buys 2,000 towers from Banglalink for Tk 1,100cr
The two have already signed a $100 million deal
15 November 2023, 14:52 PM
Penalised for going by the book
Can a superior thwart a subordinate from doing their job diligently and sincerely? This is exactly what transpired in the case of a Tk 463 crore telecom ministry project to get the infrastructure ready for 5G.
12 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Investment pouring into data centres
Private investment in data centres is on the rise in Bangladesh to serve the growing demand for storing, processing and managing digital data generated thanks to the boom in internet use and digitalisation of services.
12 November 2023, 00:00 AM
Gradual currency depreciation should be a priority
Says Sri Lankan economist on Bangladesh
10 November 2023, 01:01 AM
3-day data packs to return with a week’s validity
BTRC orders telcos with an eye on polls
7 November 2023, 19:43 PM
7-day data packs at price of 3-day ones until polls
Mobile operators have been instructed to offer seven-day data packages at the price of the discontinued three-day packages until the national election scheduled in January.
6 November 2023, 18:00 PM
7-day data packages at the price of 3-day packs until polls
Mobile operators were yesterday instructed to offer seven-day data packages at the price of the discontinued three-day packages until the national election scheduled in January
5 November 2023, 19:04 PM
IT exports rise but fail to live up to expectations
IT exports from Bangladesh rose marginally in July but it failed to live up to expectations as the sector continues to underperform compared to its peers in the rapidly expanding technology market around the world.
1 November 2023, 01:52 AM
BTRC asks telecom operators to shut down internet for 9 hours in Nayapaltan
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed telecom operators to shut down internet service from 11:00am to 8:00pm today in the capital's Nayapaltan where opposition party BNP is holding a grand rally.
28 October 2023, 06:16 AM
Current economic situation challenging for telcos
The current economic situation has emerged as one of the main challenges for the telecom sector of Bangladesh as sustained high inflation could hinder the purchase of telecom services, according to a top executive of a multinational mobile phone company.
25 October 2023, 18:00 PM