Govt cuts 700 MHz spectrum price by 10%
The government has approved a 10 percent reduction in the price of the 700 MHz frequency band, often called the “golden spectrum” for mobile networks, as the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) prepares for an auction.
27 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Call drops, patchy internet frustrate Dhaka residents
Subscribers of all major operators report the same experience, despite the "reliable 4G" and "5G-ready" claims in telecom marketing
23 November 2025, 19:56 PM
BTRC inspection exposes gap between 4G promise and reality
A recent inspection by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has exposed deficiencies in mobile network services, highlighting a gap between operators’ claims of nationwide 4G coverage and the reality on the ground.
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Robi faces complaints from GP, Banglalink over Airtel branding
The two operators are demanding a formal investigation
18 November 2025, 15:28 PM
Digital payments lose ground to cash despite growth in volume: BB
While digital transactions — covering payments through mobile wallets, internet banking, and other electronic channels — grew in volume in Bangladesh in 2024, their share of total payments declined, according to the Bangladesh Payment Systems Report 2024 published by Bangladesh Bank.
17 November 2025, 18:00 PM
GSMA flags risks in draft telecom licensing rules
The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has raised concerns about Bangladesh’s draft telecom licensing guidelines, cautioning that several proposed conditions could deter investment, restrict market participation, and contradict the objectives of the Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy (TNLP) 2025.
15 November 2025, 18:49 PM
Govt move to reserve 10 MHz for Teletalk raises concerns
The government has decided to reserve 10 MHz of the valuable 700 MHz band exclusively for state-owned Teletalk once a pending court case is resolved, raising concerns among industry experts about underutilisation and anti-competitive effects.
13 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Fix tax rates for illegal phones before NEIR launch
BTRC writes to tax authority
10 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Cyber Security Agency exists only in name
In December 2018, when the Digital Security Agency was formed under the Digital Security Act, it was hoped that the cybersecurity of important government sites with critical citizen data such as the Election Commission’s national identity database and the Office of the Registrar of Birth and Death would be robust.
29 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Three firms spending Tk 1,000cr on first private submarine cable
Three private licensees of submarine cable -- Summit Communications, CdNet Communications and Metacore Subcom Ltd -- have formed a consortium to install the cable
28 November 2023, 23:30 PM
Number of internet users falls for first time in 9 months
The internet subscriber base in Bangladesh declined for the first time in nine months in October due to a drop in mobile internet subscribers.
27 November 2023, 06:01 AM
Foodpanda here for the long term
Foodpanda and its parent company Delivery Hero maintain an unwavering commitment to the Bangladeshi market, driven by the immense growth opportunity it presents, said Zubair BA Siddiky, co-founder and managing director of Foodpanda Bangladesh
22 November 2023, 23:30 PM
The Digital Transformation of Bangladesh’s Financial Landscape
Bangladesh’s financial sector is advancing rapidly in digitization, unveiling a robust digital infrastructure and innovative products. This development enables millions to access financial services while enhancing service delivery efficiency.
21 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Summit buys 2,000 towers from Banglalink for Tk 1,100cr
The two have already signed a $100 million deal
15 November 2023, 14:52 PM
Penalised for going by the book
Can a superior thwart a subordinate from doing their job diligently and sincerely? This is exactly what transpired in the case of a Tk 463 crore telecom ministry project to get the infrastructure ready for 5G.
12 November 2023, 18:00 PM
Investment pouring into data centres
Private investment in data centres is on the rise in Bangladesh to serve the growing demand for storing, processing and managing digital data generated thanks to the boom in internet use and digitalisation of services.
12 November 2023, 00:00 AM
Gradual currency depreciation should be a priority
Says Sri Lankan economist on Bangladesh
10 November 2023, 01:01 AM
3-day data packs to return with a week’s validity
BTRC orders telcos with an eye on polls
7 November 2023, 19:43 PM
7-day data packs at price of 3-day ones until polls
Mobile operators have been instructed to offer seven-day data packages at the price of the discontinued three-day packages until the national election scheduled in January.
6 November 2023, 18:00 PM
7-day data packages at the price of 3-day packs until polls
Mobile operators were yesterday instructed to offer seven-day data packages at the price of the discontinued three-day packages until the national election scheduled in January
5 November 2023, 19:04 PM
IT exports rise but fail to live up to expectations
IT exports from Bangladesh rose marginally in July but it failed to live up to expectations as the sector continues to underperform compared to its peers in the rapidly expanding technology market around the world.
1 November 2023, 01:52 AM
BTRC asks telecom operators to shut down internet for 9 hours in Nayapaltan
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed telecom operators to shut down internet service from 11:00am to 8:00pm today in the capital's Nayapaltan where opposition party BNP is holding a grand rally.
28 October 2023, 06:16 AM
Current economic situation challenging for telcos
The current economic situation has emerged as one of the main challenges for the telecom sector of Bangladesh as sustained high inflation could hinder the purchase of telecom services, according to a top executive of a multinational mobile phone company.
25 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Bandwidth import from India surges
Bandwidth imports from India have surpassed that from submarine cables due to a surge in internet usage, India’s more attractive pricing and enhanced redundancy, and the saturation of Bangladesh’s existing undersea cables’ capacity.
25 October 2023, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh lags behind neighbours
Bangladesh advanced slightly in the global mobile connectivity index in 2022 but lags behind every South Asian nation except Pakistan.
18 October 2023, 02:47 AM
Number of internet users showing sharp growth
The number of internet users in Bangladesh witnessed a notable upswing of 10 lakh in August, predominantly attributed to the expansion of the country’s mobile subscriber network.
13 October 2023, 02:12 AM
BTRC fines Fiber@Home Tk 5 lakh
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) yesterday imposed a Tk 5 lakh fine on Fiber@Home Ltd for providing internet services to end users despite lacking the required licence.
13 October 2023, 01:32 AM
Mobile operators add 12 lakh customers in August
Mahmudul Hasan.Mobile network operators added about 12 lakh new customers in August as the country’s mobile subscriber base continued to grow for the eighth month in a row.
9 October 2023, 20:52 PM