BTRC considers to block GP’s call to realise audit claim

The telecom regulator says they will be tough on Grameenphone if they fail to pay the claimed value of Tk 12,579.95 crore and may consider to block calls volume of the market leader.
29 April 2019

Jamuna Bank gets new chairman

Md Atiqur Rahman has recently been elected as the chairman of Jamuna Bank.
28 April 2019

HC seeks BTRC report on mobile tower radiation

The High Court directs Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to submit a report in four months on the impact of radiation from mobile-phone towers on people and environment.
25 April 2019

Rumee Ali, new chairman of AB Bank

AB Bank has appointed Muhammad A (Rumee) Ali as chairman as part of the lender’s effort to improve its financial health.
24 April 2019

GP earns record revenue in 1st quarter

Bangladesh’s leading mobile service operator Grameenphone has earned record Tk 3,490 crore revenue in the first quarter of 2019.
24 April 2019

Samsung gets reports of Galaxy Fold screen problems

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said it has received “a few” reports of damage to the displays of samples of its upcoming foldable smartphone, raising the prospect of a less-then-smooth entry for the splashy $1,980 handset.
18 April 2019

Karmasangsthan Bank gets new chairman

Former secretary Kaniz Fatema has recently joined Karmasangsthan Bank as its chairman.
18 April 2019

Highlight heritage, tourism attractions to foreigners: President

President Abdul Hamid urges the authorities concerned to highlight Bangladesh's heritage along with tourist spots in a smarter way to attract foreign visitors.
18 April 2019

GP’s call rate to rise

Per minute call charge of using mobile phone service of Grameenphone is set to increase as they have been declared as the significant market power (SMP) operator, telecom ministry decides in a meeting.
17 April 2019

BTRC audit claim unfounded: GP

Grameenphone yesterday demanded that the telecom regulator withdraw its recent claim of Tk 12,579.95 crore from the operator, terming the unpaid amount unearthed by audit as “unfounded and without any legal basis”.
16 April 2019

TIN not mandatory for BO accounts: NBR

The tax authority has not made opening taxpayer identification number (TIN) mandatory for stock investors, allaying the fears of general investors.
16 April 2019

Move to rid banks of NPL burden

The central bank has moved to form an asset management company to deal with the growing non-performing loans (NPLs) of banks, as part of its efforts to perk up the ailing sector.
15 April 2019

5 best honeymoon destinations in India for new-age couples

In today’s day and age, couples, especially the new age millennials, desire to indulge in a leisure-filled, luxurious honeymoon, for an unforgettable experience. With an increasing number of honeymooners looking to exploring exotic places, exciting mono-destinations have become their top pick.
9 April 2019

Grameenphone hits 1cr 4G internet users’ milestone

Bangladesh’s dominating mobile network operator Grameenphone has become the first operator to touch 1 crore 4G mobile internet users.
8 April 2019

Huawei launches event focusing 5G potential

Huawei launched a five-day event yesterday emphasising possibilities of 5G and introducing various advanced features of next generation networking equipment, integration and value creation from digital inclusion.
7 April 2019

Mobile network disrupted in power outage: Telcos

Telecom operators blame power outages in the aftermath of severe weather conditions for the disruption in mobile network across the country.
7 April 2019

Diplomats in Sreemangal for pleasure trip

Foreign diplomats with their families visit Sreemangal upazila in Moulvibazar from Dhaka for a pleasure trip.
5 April 2019

South Korea first to roll out 5G services, beating US and China

South Korea will become the first country to commercially launch fifth-generation (5G) services on Friday as it rolls out the latest wireless technology with Samsung Electronics' new 5G-enabled smartphone Galaxy S10.
3 April 2019

Singapore Airlines named 'world's best' by TripAdvisor

Singapore Airlines has been named “Best Airline in the World” for the second consecutive year by travel site TripAdvisor.
3 April 2019

Telcos fall short of 4G speed promise

None of the mobile operators can maintain the required 4G speed of 7 megabytes per second in any of the four divisions of Khulna,
3 April 2019