The ICT division has started testing the toll-free national help desk number of '999', which is expected to be inaugurated next week

The telecom regulator has recently directed the internet service providers to block internet protocol television (IPTV) and video on

Bangladesh's financial inclusion efforts that are riding on the nationwide existing mobile phone coverage are failing to take off in a big way as two-thirds of the mobile financial service accounts are inactive, said experts yesterday.

Bangladesh has met half the targets for ensuring quality services for mobile subscribers, according to a survey of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council (SATRC).

Telecom regulators of South Asian nations yesterday said mobile operators should have active participation in mobile financial

Grameenphone has recently signed Wasfia Nazreen as its brand ambassador.

The telecom regulator will probe into the mobile operators about the status of their compensation for call drops as they are yet to do

Christopher Laska has been appointed as the new chairman of Grameenphone, according to a statement.

The number of 3G mobile internet connections rose 60 percent year-on-year to 2.88 crore in fiscal 2015-16, according to a draft report of the telecom regulator.

The telecom regulator has recently urged law enforcement agencies to help it find out illegally registered SIMs and take legal actions against the culprits who are selling such mobile connections.

Mobile operator Robi recently launched 200 wi-fi hotspots in various establishments across the country. Robi users will be able to enjoy the service free of cost at restaurants, institutes, shopping malls and airports.

Citycell has to pay Tk 318.42 crore of its dues to the regulator by October 19 to secure its licence, according to a certified order of the Supreme Court that was made public yesterday.

Grameenphone, Banglalink and Robi, the country's top three mobile operators, registered 40 percent growth in combined data revenue

The High Court stays a circular issued by the authorities asking the subscribers of mobile operator Citycell to switch to an alternative operator.

Ranks Telecom Ltd has recently appointed Mehnaz Kabir as the company's chief communications officer.

Banglalink has applied for an additional number series -- 010 -- for its new connections, as it has already used up 80 percent of its existing capacity in the 019 series.

Samsung in collaboration with Grameenphone yesterday launched Samsung Galaxy Note 7 for the Bangladesh market.

The High Court yesterday gave the green light to the much-awaited merger between Robi and Airtel, paving the way for the formation of the country's second largest mobile operator.

Citycell received a shot in the arm after the Supreme Court yesterday granted the beleaguered mobile operator about three months to clear a portion of Tk 478 crore in dues.

Grameenphone yesterday launched its online e-commerce site—GP Shop—mainly to offer smart devices to customers.