BTRC records 9.99 crore active internet connections

The number of active internet connections in the country soared by 738,000 last month to reach 99,984,000, very close to the 10-crore landmark, according to the statistics published by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
25 March 2020, 10:36 AM

BTCL plans to introduce free WiFi in 1,216 unions

Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited is planning to introduce free WiFi hotspots in 1,216 union parishads where it has its own fibre-optic connectivity, the state-owned telco’s managing director says on a Facebook Live video.
18 March 2020, 16:09 PM

Sheltech thrives on ethical business

Integrity, quality construction and timely delivery of projects can bring lasting success and reliability in the real estate business, said Tanvir Ahmed, managing director of Sheltech Group, one of the leading realtors in Bangladesh.
14 March 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Robi’s listing will be a gift for investors’

Robi plans to submit its application for listing in the country’s twin bourses to the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission in the middle of next month, as the long-awaited debut of the second largest mobile phone operator is finally taking shape.
22 February 2020, 18:00 PM

How concerned are we about building maintenance?

Nearly 20 years ago, Rabiul Islam had constructed a four-storey building on his ancestral land in the capital’s Tejgaon area. Just a couple of years ago, he had extended the building to another floor with a tin-shed roof. And in 2018, he had installed tiles on the floors to be able to get higher rent from tenants.
22 February 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Made in Bangladesh’ smartphones headed to US

Walton is set to export smartphones to the US, in what can be viewed as a remarkable endorsement of the leaps taken by Bangladesh’s manufacturing sector.
18 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Int’l incoming call rate slashed 66pc

The government has slashed the international incoming voice call rate by 65.71 per cent to $0.006 per minute in the face of shrinking earnings from the sector in recent years.
15 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Push towards Digital Bangladesh props up Banglalink

Banglalink, once the country’s most spirited operator, is finally turning around its fortunes by putting in higher emphasis on digital services and investment on 4G network.
15 February 2020, 18:00 PM

Coronavirus outbreak: Khulna’s crab, eel trade losing Tk 4cr every day

Thousands of farmers and traders in Khulna region are incurring losses worth Tk four crore every day as crab and eel exports to China have been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.
8 February 2020, 15:06 PM

Govt now pushing for rice exports

The government will provide 15 per cent cash subsidy to rice exporters for the first time in the country’s history with the view to encouraging shipment of the surplus grain.
30 January 2020, 18:00 PM

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and construction industries

Construction industries are responsible for 30 percent of the total global resources, 40 percent of the global energy consumption as well as 30 percent of the total greenhouse gas emission.
25 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh to export bandwidth to Nepal

Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company (BSCCL) is looking for new markets to export its huge unused bandwidth and the new destination is Nepal, said officials of the state-owned listed firm.
22 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Yasir Azman made new GP CEO

The Board of Directors of Grameenphone appoints Yasir Azman as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bangladeshi operation, effective from February 1, 2020.
16 January 2020, 10:40 AM

BTRC receives 14,037 complaints against mobile operators

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has received 14,037 complaints regarding mobile operators’ services in 2019, according to a report.
13 January 2020, 15:28 PM

Free WiFi service for students of 146 educational institutions launched

The government has launched WiFi service at 146 educational institutions including colleges, universities and training institutes throughout the country.
12 January 2020, 11:02 AM

Nepalese travellers urged to make holidays at Cox’s Bazar sea beach

State Minister for Civil Aviation Mahbub Ali urges Nepalese travelers to make their holidays at the world’s longest sea beach at Cox’s Bazar as Bangladesh’s coastline is the closest beach for the tourists of that landlocked country.
8 January 2020, 14:44 PM

5G, data security to have greatest impact on business

Fifth-generation (5G) mobile service and data security are the two major technologies Bangladeshi companies believe will have the greatest impact on businesses in the next five years, according to a recent international survey.
5 January 2020, 18:00 PM

Internet, SMS services resume in Kashmir

Broadband internet service and mobile SMS service are restored in government-run hospitals in Kashmir ending over four and half months of suspension.
1 January 2020, 06:30 AM

2019: A good year for construction sector

Bangladesh’s construction industry passed a relatively good year in 2019 riding on increased development activities and mega projects buoyed by a stable economy and rising government expenditure, sector people said.
28 December 2019, 18:00 PM

Bholaganj Sada Pathor: The heaven of white stones

Bholaganj Sada Pathor, around 35 kilometres away from the Sylhet city, has turned into a new destination for the tourists. The beautiful place located at the end of Sylhet-Companiganj-Bholaganj highway attracts hundreds of tourists a day.
28 December 2019, 14:18 PM