GP faces fresh restrictions

The telecom regulator has decided to increase the floor price of Grameenphone’s call rate by 5 paisa to Tk 0.50 a minute from June as
12 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Exports fetch $3b in April

Exports grew 2.69 percent year-on-year to $3.03 billion in April riding mainly on the higher shipment of apparel items, official data showed yesterday. Last month’s receipts, however, fell short of the government’s monthly target of $3.08 billion by 1.52 percent.
9 May 2019, 18:18 PM

Banglalink getting back in the race

Banglalink has started to get back its business after its hefty investment in strengthening network, with the operator logging in 4.5 percent higher revenue in the first three months of the year, its parent company Veon said yesterday.
2 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Banglalink getting back in the race

Banglalink has started to get back its business after its hefty investment in strengthening network, with the operator logging in 4.5 percent higher revenue in the first three months of the year, its parent company Veon said yesterday.
2 May 2019, 18:00 PM

BTRC receives 7,908 complaints against mobile operators

The telecom regulator has received 7,908 complaints in last one year (May,2018-April, 2019) against different service quality of four mobile operators.
2 May 2019, 13:30 PM

SMP Restriction: GP call rate to rise by 5 paisa/minute

Grameenphone subscribers’ minimum call rate is set to increase by 5 paisa a minute to Tk 0.50 as part of restrictions imposed on the operator for being declared a significant market power.
29 April 2019, 18:00 PM

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, 16:17 PM

Durability of Concrete: Health and Safety Related Issues

Concrete is a widely used construction material all over the world. Buildings, bridges, tunnels and all of our infrastructures are mostly made of concrete. We may plan a structure for a 50 to 100-year service life.
27 April 2019, 18:00 PM

What you should know about corrosion

Corrosion is degradation of the properties of materials due to interactions with their environment. It results in loss of function of the component or system. Most metals are susceptible to corrosion.
27 April 2019, 18:00 PM

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, 07:43 AM

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, 06:03 AM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 14:08 PM

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, 16:09 PM

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, 18:37 PM

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, 06:21 AM

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, 06:43 AM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 15:12 PM

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, 08:34 AM