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Transaction-based reference rate introduced in money market
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Tax return deadline extended for companies until May 15
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Robi gains, GP loses
Robi has pulled in 16,916 customers to its network from three rivals in the first three weeks after the mobile number portability was rolled out, according to a report of the telecom regulator.
21 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Now '013' too GP
Grameenphone begins selling its new phone number series starting with ‘013’.
14 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Asia’s most visited countries
China attracts the highest number of tourists in the region with a record number of inflow of 59.27 million people in the year 2016.
13 October 2018, 15:27 PM
5th mobile assembly plant opens today
Mobile handset assembling is set to expand further in the country as a fifth company is set to officially announce its enrolment today with its own “5 Star Mobile” brand.
11 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Buy handsets with ease
The telecom regulator has finalised a directive that will soon allow those with no credit card to enjoy equal monthly instalment facility to purchase high-end smartphones from mobile operators.
4 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Now you can use any operator keeping same mobile number
The much-awaited mobile number portability (MNP) service is launched for the first time in Bangladesh. With this Bangladesh becomes the 72nd country to make the service available.
1 October 2018, 05:24 AM
Telcos spend Tk 104cr on digital marketing
The top three mobile operators spent Tk 104 crore last fiscal year for reaching their target audience through digital platforms, with Facebook being the most popular medium.
30 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Construction site safety: progress made or more of the same?
With a rapidly burgeoning urban landscape despite a slew of issues like lack of planning, congestion and astronomical land prices,
29 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Local construction firms grow from strength to strength
Local contractors in Bangladesh are increasingly coming of age as they show strengths in terms of timely-delivery of projects as well
29 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Most advanced data centre set for test run
A test run of Bangladesh's first Tier 4 national data centre, comprising the most advanced technology in use around the world, will begin in the first week of October as part of the government's move to boost the country's data storage capacity.
25 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Thai woman claims self defence after biting Indian tourist's lip in Pattaya
An Indian tourist is injured when a Thai woman bit his lip during a street fight on Pattaya's Walking Street, police says.
23 September 2018, 05:43 AM
Mobile internet pricing set for adjustments
Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar yesterday said the government has taken an initiative to adjust prices of data packages of mobile internet services.
9 September 2018, 18:00 PM
InterContinental opens Thursday
InterContinental Dhaka, formerly known as Ruposhi Bangla and Sheraton, is scheduled to open on September 13 after four years of renovations.
9 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Local airlines upset despite travel boom
Local airlines nowadays carry nearly double the number of passengers on domestic routes compared to what was five years ago but the surge hasn't translated into profitability, said executives.
5 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Stop unwanted messages
The telecom regulator has ordered mobile operators to stop sending commercial and promotional messages to subscribers if they choose not to receive those.
4 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Qubee parts with individual subscribers
Nearly nine years past its launch, wireless broadband operator Qubee has brought to a close its individual subscriber-centric services.
2 September 2018, 18:00 PM
US top beef exporter of the world
Beef exports of the US accounted for 12.9 per cent of total production in 2017. Although India has banned the slaughtering of cows and consumption of beef in many parts of the country, it is among the top exporters of beef in the world.
1 September 2018, 04:49 AM
Fortune recognises Telenor's Tonic
Telenor Group has recently been recognised by Fortune magazine for its work to bring affordable healthcare to the mass market through its Tonic mobile service in Bangladesh.
27 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Transport infrastructure must be improved to support growth
Bangladesh's transport network has little scope to meet the demand of the country's rising population without becoming efficient,
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM
Prioritising safety in construction
Occupational risks differ depending on the field of one's work. For example, the risk of getting physically injured or being in an
25 August 2018, 18:00 PM