Govt cuts 700 MHz spectrum price by 10%
The government has approved a 10 percent reduction in the price of the 700 MHz frequency band, often called the “golden spectrum” for mobile networks, as the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) prepares for an auction.
27 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Call drops, patchy internet frustrate Dhaka residents
Subscribers of all major operators report the same experience, despite the "reliable 4G" and "5G-ready" claims in telecom marketing
23 November 2025, 19:56 PM
BTRC inspection exposes gap between 4G promise and reality
A recent inspection by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has exposed deficiencies in mobile network services, highlighting a gap between operators’ claims of nationwide 4G coverage and the reality on the ground.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Robi faces complaints from GP, Banglalink over Airtel branding
The two operators are demanding a formal investigation
18 November 2025, 15:28 PM
Digital payments lose ground to cash despite growth in volume: BB
While digital transactions — covering payments through mobile wallets, internet banking, and other electronic channels — grew in volume in Bangladesh in 2024, their share of total payments declined, according to the Bangladesh Payment Systems Report 2024 published by Bangladesh Bank.
17 November 2025, 18:00 PM
GSMA flags risks in draft telecom licensing rules
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has raised concerns about Bangladesh’s draft telecom licensing guidelines, cautioning that several proposed conditions could deter investment, restrict market participation, and contradict the objectives of the Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy (TNLP) 2025.
15 November 2025, 18:49 PM
Govt move to reserve 10 MHz for Teletalk raises concerns
The government has decided to reserve 10 MHz of the valuable 700 MHz band exclusively for state-owned Teletalk once a pending court case is resolved, raising concerns among industry experts about underutilisation and anti-competitive effects.
13 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Fix tax rates for illegal phones before NEIR launch
BTRC writes to tax authority
10 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Eid sales surge online, yet fall short of business hopes
The country’s e-commerce and F-commerce platforms are witnessing a surge in sales ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, but growth remains below expectations.
27 March 2025, 18:43 PM
New guideline allows govt to cut off satellite internet if needed
Satellite service providers asked to route internet traffic through local gateways
27 March 2025, 07:12 AM
Govt proposes conditional concessions over 700MHz spectrum auction
The government has formally responded to concerns raised by major foreign telecom investors regarding the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, proposing conditional pricing concessions to ease industry apprehensions.
26 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangla Phone may get NTTN licence
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) recently approved a Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licence for Bangla Phone Ltd, the first such licence to be issued in the country in 11 years.
25 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Interim govt must act swiftly on telecom reforms
Says Veon Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu in an interview with The Daily Star
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM
AL govt sought to pour Tk 277cr in a flop app
When a failed project drains public funds, common sense dictates its cancellation. But the Awami League government’s response was to spend even more on it.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Investors flag concerns over 700MHz spectrum auction
Major international telecom investors expressed concerns about the proposed parameters for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, citing technical, commercial, and economic challenges.
17 March 2025, 05:05 AM
Satellite company seeks partnership to fast-track Starlink’s entry
BSCL has proposed hosting Starlink's gateway at its ground stations in Gazipur and Betbunia
16 March 2025, 18:00 PM
SpaceX hails govt move to cut red tape
It was a great signal of how this interim government is responding, said Starlink official Griffiths
14 March 2025, 19:00 PM
Hot out of the oven: The ‘live bakery’ boom in Dhaka
If you stroll toward the Rupnagar residential area intersection from Bangladesh University of Business and Technology, you may be lured by the warm, comforting scent of freshly baked goods wafting from a corner shop.
14 March 2025, 18:00 PM
A business titan with unshakable ethical values
The business world often thrives on boldness, but in Syed Manzur Elahi, Bangladesh found something more: a quiet fortitude, a moral compass, and an entrepreneurial mind that always seeks to build.
12 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Mobile internet subscriber base shrinks by 1.31 crore in seven months
The telecom operators lost 10 lakh subscribers alone in January
9 March 2025, 10:38 AM
Ensuring data interoperability a top priority
Ensuring interoperability of data across all ministries will be a top priority for the government to deliver seamless public services, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb,
7 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Facebook advertising reach in Dhaka hits 2.99cr, leading global cities
Dhaka has the highest number of active Facebook users available for advertisers
6 March 2025, 03:24 AM
Bangladeshis burdened with high internet taxes
Bangladeshi citizens were burdened with some of the highest taxes on internet usage in Asia in 2024, with a combined tax rate of 39 percent on internet services, according to a recent report by GSMA, a non-profit organisation that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide.
4 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Number of mobile subscribers drops
The number of mobile subscribers dropped by 12 lakh to 18.75 crore in December last year, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline, according to the latest data from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
2 March 2025, 18:00 PM
BTRC renews efforts to block unauthorised mobile phones
In line with demands from stakeholders, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) recently reversed its decision to award a contract for the maintenance of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system through the direct purchase method and instead opted for an open tender process.
2 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Businesses riding the AI wave
Bangladeshi companies are embracing AI to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and drive digital transformation
21 February 2025, 18:00 PM
BTRC limits bandwidth imports from India
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has capped bandwidth imports from India at 50 percent of the country’s consumption of 6,500 Gbps to reduce reliance on a single source and promote diversified international connectivity.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM
BTRC limits bandwidth imports from India
The move comes through an amendment to the International Internet Gateway (IIG) guidelines, according to BTRC documents.
20 February 2025, 06:10 AM