Robi

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.
17 October 2019, 13:38 PM

GP-Robi's conflict with BTRC to be resolved in 3 weeks: Finance minister

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.
18 September 2019, 10:20 AM

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.
5 September 2019, 18:00 PM

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
16 July 2019, 18:00 PM

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.
7 July 2019, 07:20 AM

Call drops, slow internet to rise, BTRC official says

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.
4 July 2019, 10:28 AM

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.
11 February 2019, 11:01 AM

Robi offers data bonus for new 4G smartphone joining its 4.5G network

Robi recently introduces an offer for all mobile internet users of the country.
28 August 2018, 14:08 PM

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.
22 May 2018, 15:25 PM

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.
9 May 2018, 07:13 AM

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
22 February 2018, 18:00 PM

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.
17 April 2017, 15:42 PM

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.
9 October 2016, 18:00 PM

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.
21 August 2016, 10:58 AM

Robi gets its first local CEO

Mobile operator Robi announces Mahtab Uddin Ahmed as its first local chief executive officer and managing director.
13 July 2016, 12:11 PM

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.
25 June 2016, 10:53 AM

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.
23 June 2016, 18:00 PM

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.
25 May 2016, 13:31 PM

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.
17 May 2016, 18:00 PM

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.
15 May 2016, 14:26 PM