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Ctg port gets 5G spectrum for smart port trial

Ctg port gets 5G spectrum for smart port trial

4 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The internet regulator has granted the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) temporary access to 20 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band to test a private 5G network aimed at transforming the Chattogram seaport into a smart port.
4 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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BTRC to auction more lower-band spectrum

3 June 2026, 00:00 AM
It is expected to strengthen network coverage in both urban and rural areas
3 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Tk 300 SIM tax may be scrapped

2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is likely to scrap taxes on new SIM cards and SIM replacements entirely in the upcoming budget, a move aimed at making mobile services more affordable for low-income people who do not currently own a handset, according to finance ministry officials.
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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RFL bets on telecom equipment after phone push

1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Just four years after entering mobile phone manufacturing, RFL is now expanding into local production of telecom service-related equipment, including routers and vehicle tracking devices (VTDs), under its Proton brand.
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
BTCL Logo | BTCL’s Tk 463Cr 5G Project: Huawei’s win marred by controversy

Regulator lifts BTCL int’l call cap despite Tk 1,106cr dues

26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The telecom regulator has lifted the cap on international incoming calls for state-owned Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL), even as the company owes Tk 1,106 crore in unpaid revenue from that same service.
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Mobile service quality Test: Tk 21cr spent, no final report yet

24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Four years after spending 1.5 million Euro (Tk 21.4 crore in yesterday’s rate) on a sophisticated mobile network testing system, the telecom regulator has yet to publish a final report on the quality of services (QoS) provided by the country’s mobile operators.
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Less than 3% of manufacturing units use computers

21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Fewer than 3 percent of manufacturing units in Bangladesh use computers or information technology (IT) in their production work, according to the latest Economic Census 2024.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bangla Phone gets govt nod for NTTN licence

18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
The government has approved a Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licence for Bangla Phone, marking the first major telecom infrastructure licence approval since the formation of the new government. The company’s earlier bid was rejected by the interim government.
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Sheba.xyz is the largest digital marketplace for household services in Bangladesh

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 in Bangladesh now amount to 10 crore

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 satellite internet service in Bangladesh

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 Logo | BTCL’s Tk 463Cr 5G Project: Huawei’s win marred by controversy

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
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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 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
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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 fined Tk10 lakh over unfair trade practices

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
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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

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
BTCL Logo | BTCL’s Tk 463Cr 5G Project: Huawei’s win marred by controversy

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
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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
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Gradual currency depreciation should be a priority

Says Sri Lankan economist on Bangladesh
10 November 2023, 01:01 AM
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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
Mobile operators offer 4G on 3G Data packs

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bandwidth import from India surges

Bandwidth imports from India have surpassed that from submarine cables due to a surge in internet usage, India’s more attractive pricing and enhanced redundancy, and the saturation of Bangladesh’s existing undersea cables’ capacity.
25 October 2023, 02:00 AM

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