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
Experts divided on 5G necessity
Experts are split on the necessity of rolling out 5G in Bangladesh due to several critical issues.
7 June 2024, 18:00 PM
5G technology remains a pie in the sky. Why
Is 5G merely a vanity, just another technology that offers nothing extraordinary? Or has it emerged as a central cog in transforming the digital space by resolving issues related to low speed and latency?
7 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Mobile internet, talktime to be costlier
The government has hiked the supplementary duty on mobile top-ups alongside VAT on SIM cards, pushing up costs that will be incurred by mobile and internet users, which will inevitably put a financial strain on access to essential services.
6 June 2024, 18:00 PM
‘New law may dent BTRC’s autonomy’
The government will have the power to set the terms of removal and resignation of the commissioners of the telecom regulator, according to a draft law.
5 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Regulator, GP holding talks over Tk 6,000cr late fees
The telecom regulator and Grameenphone have initiated negotiations regarding late fees of around Tk 6,000 crore based on an audit claim, as both parties seek an out-of-court settlement on the matter.
4 June 2024, 00:13 AM
Meta to deal directly with advertisers in Bangladesh
The development has created panic among businesses as they apprehend difficulties in ensuring compliance with VAT and tax regulations when advertising directly with Meta.
31 May 2024, 00:08 AM
Allocation for interest payments to rise 38%
The allocation for interest payments of domestic and foreign loans will likely increase by 38 percent to Tk 129,000 crore in the upcoming budget due to a significant hike in the cost of borrowing from both sources
29 May 2024, 03:38 AM
Cyclone disrupts 10,000 telecom towers, millions out of service
Power outage due to cyclone Remal has caused over 10,000 mobile towers or base transceiver stations (BTS) to go out of service, affecting the mobile and internet services of millions of people in the southern districts
27 May 2024, 08:18 AM
Mobile operators allowed to pay spectrum fee in taka
The telecom regulator has decided to allow mobile phone operators to pay spectrum acquisition fees in the local currency, a relief for them as the US dollar has become costlier to a large extent.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM
AI starts to replace entry-level IT jobs in Bangladesh
It was a pretty good project for SkyTech Solutions for the last few years: generating earnings of $8.5 per hour for each of over 50 people.
21 May 2024, 01:00 AM
Internet subscriber base sees massive boost
The number of internet subscribers in Bangladesh spiked by a massive 43.5 lakh in March, the biggest jump in recent years, with mobile data users making up a bulk of the new customers.
19 May 2024, 01:30 AM
Women still lag in mobile ownership, internet adoption
Women in Bangladesh are lagging behind men in both mobile ownership and mobile internet adoption, with gender gaps of 20 percent and 40 percent respectively, representing a significant disparity in digital access, according to a global report.
18 May 2024, 18:05 PM
Homegrown apps fail to take off
While it is not an uncommon sight to see people typing messages in Bangla on their smartphones, the familiar colours and user interface make it obvious that they are not using communication apps belonging to local companies.
17 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Desire for mobile data trumps all else
As one strolls along Green Road or ventures into the depths of Karwan Bazar, he or she may come across a raucous circle formed by labourers, rickshaw-pullers, and street vendors.
17 May 2024, 18:00 PM
Handset production sees a slight rise amid bleak outlook
Handset production rose 5.30 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year to 60.74 lakh, according to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
14 May 2024, 00:59 AM
BTRC to seek Tk 87.18 lakh dues from Software Shop
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to seek dues totalling Tk 87.18 lakh from Software Shop and impose a fine of Tk 2 lakh on the company for violating different rules.
13 May 2024, 18:00 PM
BTRC to purchase equipment to measure mobile tower radiation
The telecom regulator will spend Tk 12 crore to purchase equipment for measuring the levels of radiation emanating from mobile phone towers as it seeks to bolster its capacity to carry out such activities nationwide.
13 May 2024, 03:00 AM
Walton to make mobile phone circuit boards
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has recently decided to give approval to Walton Digi-Tech Industries to locally manufacture printed circuit boards (PCBs) specifically for handsets.
4 May 2024, 18:00 PM
ICT sector against scrapping of tax exemption facility
The government plans to abolish the tax benefits for various sectors to accelerate revenue collections in line with targets set by the IMF as part of its $4.7 billion loan.
30 April 2024, 00:57 AM
BTRC to formulate satellite internet guideline
In a recent internal meeting, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) approved the formulation of the committee comprising officials of its different divisions to prepare the guideline for internet services through non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) satellites.
28 April 2024, 00:20 AM