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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
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Telcos, ISPs asked to boost fire safety measures

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed all telecom and internet service providers, including mobile operators, to strengthen fire safety measures across their infrastructures such as data centres and towers to ensure uninterrupted communication services amid a
22 October 2025, 15:40 PM
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Indian firm halts bandwidth imports from Bangladesh

This move will directly affect internet connectivity in India's northeastern region
20 October 2025, 18:49 PM
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Bangladesh issues legal notice to ESPNcricinfo over online betting ads

The notice was sent to ESPN's legal department in London via email on October 12
14 October 2025, 09:52 AM
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BTRC prepares for next spectrum auction by Jan

Operators push for full 700 MHz sale at lower rates to increase 4G-5G coverage
12 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Shared responsibility key to safe digital transactions

As digital payments continue to rise in Bangladesh, concerns about online fraud and transaction security have grown. Keeping the system secure depends on shared responsibility among banks, payment service providers and users, according to Sabbir Ahmed, country manager of Visa for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. 
11 October 2025, 18:09 PM
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Shielding personal data: Govt brings big tech under local courts’ purview

The Advisory Council yesterday approved the Personal Data Protection Ordinance, 2025, making social media platforms and foreign and local tech companies answerable to the courts of Bangladesh regarding the handling of restricted personal data and confidential personal data of Bangladeshi citizens.
9 October 2025, 18:21 PM
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Telcos allowed to use Voice over Wi-Fi to improve call quality

VoWiFi pilot greenlighted for GP, Banglalink, promising uninterrupted voice calls indoors
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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From passion to travel icon

Leaving behind a flourishing corporate career to dive headfirst into the uncertain waters of entrepreneurship is not a path many dare to tread.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Celebrating Bangladesh’s private sector champions

The growth story of Bangladesh is often described through rising graphs and GDP figures. Yet the real narrative lies in the journeys of entrepreneurs, executives and founders who have steered the country from poverty to an economy worth nearly $460 billion.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Durga Puja

Puja sales beat expectations, sari and panjabi top picks

Indian visa restriction shifted many towards local brands, says one retailer
30 September 2025, 15:49 PM
BTRC draft ordinance for independence

New telecom policy trims licensing categories to four

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has started preparing new guidelines under the Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy, which came into effect last week with the gazette publication.
24 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Starlink deal

Starlink seeks nod to export bandwidth from Bangladesh

Starlink has sought approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to supply bandwidth from Bangladesh to neighbouring countries.
21 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Teletalk and BTCL Tk 7000 crore unpaid dues Bangladesh

Teletalk, BTCL sit on Tk 7,000cr dues amid weak oversight

State-owned telecom firms owe Tk 7,000 crore, raising questions
21 September 2025, 18:00 PM
BTRC draft ordinance for independence

‘Tk 568cr scam’: BTRC sues Beximco and IGW top brass

The telecom regulator has filed a case against Beximco Group Chairman Ahmed Sohail Fasihur Rahman, Vice-Chairman Salman Fazlur Rahman, CEO Shayan F Rahman, and 22 current and former members of the IGW Operators Forum (IOF), accusing them of embezzling over Tk 568 crore.
19 September 2025, 18:33 PM
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Internet subscriber base rebounds

Bangladesh’s internet subscriber base has begun to rebound in recent months, with July recording robust growth of about 24 lakh, driven mainly by mobile operators.
18 September 2025, 18:01 PM
Bangladesh chip industry

Chip industry seeks Bida’s backing to build $1b export hub

Bangladesh’s semiconductor industry, still in its infancy, has outlined an ambitious vision to emerge as a $1 billion export hub for chips and embedded systems by 2030.
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Spectrum price cut may add $45b to economy by 2035: study

High spectrum prices, taxes holding back digital ambitions, new GSMA study warns
10 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Starlink establishes four local gateways

Local partners aid Starlink in setting up new gateways
9 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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New telecom licensing policy approved, capping foreign ownership

The cabinet yesterday approved a new telecom licensing policy aimed at abolishing the fragmented licensing regime while capping foreign ownership in telecom and related services.
4 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh 5G adoption challenges 2025

5G goes live, but with few phones to connect

Bangladesh's 5G network rollout faces device shortage
3 September 2025, 18:00 PM

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