Telecom

Robi makes Tk 24.4 crore profit in Q2

Robi-Axiata Ltd, the second-largest mobile phone operator in Bangladesh, made a Tk 24.4 crore profit in the second quarter of 2023.
27 July 2023, 10:16 AM

Robi to launch subsidiary to sell digital services

Mobile phone operator Robi is going to launch a new subsidiary "AxEnTec PLC" to sell and distribute IT solutions and digital services in Bangladesh.
19 July 2023, 08:19 AM

Robi launches tourist SIM

The dedicated SIM card offers a wide range of services, including local and international calls, SMS, and data usage, supported by Robi's robust 4.5G network coverage, the company said in a statement.
11 July 2023, 14:22 PM

Banglalink introduces tourist SIM

The third-biggest network carrier has introduced six packages with validity between seven days and 30 days for both physical SIM cards and e-SIM.
5 July 2023, 09:46 AM

GP propels growth in country’s mobile subscriber base

Mobile subscriber numbers witnessed growth in May thanks to a strong performance by the top operator, Grameenphone.
27 June 2023, 00:20 AM

No SIM sales for 2 days for NID server outage

People have not been able to purchase SIMs and related services over the last two days as mobile phone operators have been unable to verify buyer information due to difficulties in accessing the national identification (NID) database server at the Election Commission (EC). 
20 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Mobile operators face trouble to provide service for EC's NID server problem

People are facing problem in purchasing SIMs and get other services as mobile phone operators can not verify the buyer’s information due to problem in NID database server at the Election Commission.
20 June 2023, 05:28 AM

Grameenphone launches tourist SIM for first time in Bangladesh

The Tourist SIM enables short-term visitors to enjoy seamless connectivity without having to pay excessive roaming and other charges.
15 June 2023, 07:25 AM

Internet penetration in Bangladesh sees unprecedented success

Bangladesh has achieved unprecedented success in spreading the internet across the country, Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar said today.
9 May 2023, 15:48 PM

Banglalink clocks 17.7% revenue growth in Q1

Banglalink's revenue rose 17.7 per cent year-on-year to Tk 1,462 crore in the first quarter of 2023, on the back of data revenue.
4 May 2023, 10:38 AM

Grameenphone board approves 220% cash dividend for 2022

The board of Grameenphone Ltd approved a 220 per cent cash dividend for 2022, according to a press release of the largest mobile phone operator in Bangladesh.  
3 May 2023, 10:32 AM

People with 85.52 lakh SIMs left Dhaka in 4 days

People with a total of 85.52 lakh mobile connections left Dhaka in four days until April 21, as holidaymakers travelled to their homes to celebrate Eid.
22 April 2023, 12:35 PM

12.28 lakh SIMs left Dhaka on Apr 18

People with some 12.28 lakh mobile connections left Dhaka on April 18, the last day of work before the start of holidays for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
19 April 2023, 09:47 AM

4G smartphone production down 61% in Q1

Production of 4G smartphones has plummeted by over 61 per cent year-on-year in the first quarter of this year, as import costs have increased for the taka’s depreciation against the dollar.
17 April 2023, 03:00 AM

BTRC asks for spending details from telcos, ISPs

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed mobile network operators and internet service providers (ISPs) in the country to provide information on their spending for digital advertisements on different social media platforms last year.
17 April 2023, 02:00 AM

Shasha Denims plans to invest about Tk 155cr for expansion

Shasha Denims Limited plans to invest an estimated Tk 155 crore to expand its production capacity in the Dhaka Export Processing Zone, according to the company.
13 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Banglalink’s revenue grows over 12% in 2022

Banglalink registered a double-digit growth rate in its revenue in 2022 driven by increased investment in 4G network, expanding coverage and enhancing network speed.
20 March 2023, 08:50 AM

Finalists of Robi’s 'r-ventures 3.0’ selected

Eleven teams have recently been selected for the final round of “r-ventures 3.0”, a flagship digital entrepreneurship competition organised by telecom operator Robi.
27 February 2023, 11:16 AM

Banglalink’s subscriber base hits 4-crore mark

Banglalink, one of the leading digital communications service providers in Bangladesh, has touched the milestone of four crore subscribers.
23 February 2023, 09:19 AM

Disruption in GP network due to 'fibre-optic cable damage'

Grameenphone customers in different parts of Dhaka as well as outside the capital said they were unable to call other GP numbers
23 February 2023, 06:31 AM