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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Bangladesh made over 10cr handsets so far
Bangladesh’s mobile manufacturing industry hit a major milestone of having produced over 10 crore handsets till date, with the local plants gaining the capability of meeting almost all of the annual demand for devices in a span of just over 5 years.
7 February 2023, 02:30 AM
Investment flow drying up for tech start-ups
Start-ups in Bangladesh went through a tough time in 2022 owing to the uncertainty in the global economy, but gloomier days for them might not go away any time soon since the decline in global investments is set to linger.
5 February 2023, 02:00 AM
Mobile makers seek more time to preinstall Bijoy
The Mobile Phone Industry Owners' Association of Bangladesh has recently sent a letter to the telecom regulator seeking more time to preinstall Bijoy software, saying that it requires a different set of tests as well as additional investments.
3 February 2023, 02:50 AM
B2B startup ShopUp secures $30m debt financing
Business-to-business (B2B) startup ShopUp yesterday announced that it had secured $30 million in debt financing from both local and global lenders.
2 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Draft digital commerce act draws mixed reactions
A draft of the new digital commerce law has drawn mixed reactions from industry people and customers alike as some believe a legal framework is necessary to prevent fraud while others opined that it would lead to increased bureaucracy in the emerging sector.
29 January 2023, 03:30 AM
Digital fair kicks off tomorrow
The three-day Digital Bangladesh Mela 2023, where more than 50 telecom and ICT companies will showcase their products and services, is all set to kick off at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center in Dhaka’s Agargaon tomorrow.
25 January 2023, 04:00 AM
Publishers to set higher prices at Ekushey book fair
Publishers are gearing up for the upcoming Ekushey book fair despite multipronged challenges as a sense of festivity surrounding the monthlong book fair has returned for the first time in three years.
25 January 2023, 03:30 AM
Banglalink providing fastest internet
Banglalink, the third largest mobile network operator in Bangladesh, now provides the fastest internet connection speed while state-run Teletalk continues to be the worst data service provider in the country, according to a global speed test report.
23 January 2023, 04:00 AM
Creating more qualified accountants need of the hour
Bangladesh needs to generate more accounting professionals to meet the growing demand for qualified accountants in a bid to facilitate the faster growth of the economy, said a noted chartered certified accountant.
23 January 2023, 03:30 AM
Bangladesh moves up 14 notches
Bangladesh has advanced 14 spots in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2022 in a major stride but it still lags behind some of its innovative peers.
15 January 2023, 02:00 AM
Mobile phone subscriber numbers decline
The country’s mobile subscriber base witnessed a decrease in November last year as top operator Grameenphone lost a big chunk of customers due to a SIM sales ban.
12 January 2023, 04:00 AM
OTT Regulation: Revised draft bans a whole lot of content
The information ministry yesterday submitted to the High Court a revised draft law on regulating the content of Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms.
9 January 2023, 01:00 AM
Basmati kachchi, biryani sought most on New Year’s Eve
Basmati kachchi and biryani were food items sought the most from the country’s top food delivery platforms on December 31 during celebrations of New Year’s Eve.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Comforter-quilt market expands as lifestyle changes
Consumers in Bangladesh are increasingly switching to comforters, quilts and blankets from traditional duvets in order to stay warm throughout the chillier winter nights and amid a change in lifestyle, drawing a substantial investments and big companies to the segment.
6 January 2023, 02:00 AM
Internet subscriber base shrinks for fourth month
The internet subscriber base in Bangladesh has been on a downward curve for four months till November last year due to a sharp drop in the number of mobile internet users.
4 January 2023, 02:30 AM
Govt mulling lifting GP’s SIM sales ban
Grameenphone is poised to get the ban on its SIM sales lifted as the telecom minister yesterday expressed satisfaction about the country’s leading mobile operator’s service quality.
1 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Phones, laptops, internet turned pricier in 2022
Bangladesh’s steady embrace of digitalisation, spearheaded by a growing number of tech startups and rising software and IT service exports, has suffered a heavy blow from the imposition of new taxes this year.
27 December 2022, 02:30 AM
Is Grameenphone punished for Padma glitch?
For Bangladesh, June 25, 2022 was a momentous day. But for Grameenphone, it is panning out to be a ruinous day.
27 December 2022, 01:00 AM
When should Bangladesh bid 3G adieu?
Although many countries have already shut down 3G, the third generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology, or announced phase-out plans, Bangladesh is yet to set a specific deadline as a chunk of customers still use it.
23 December 2022, 02:30 AM
Pickaboo raises $1.5m from local, foreign investors
Pickaboo, a platform specialising in selling mobile, gadget and electronics, has raised $1.5 million a in pre-series A round from local and international investors.
22 December 2022, 03:00 AM