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Spotlight / Internet use rises, but computer access barely grows

21 September 2026
Bangladesh’s internet use has expanded significantly over the past year, but access to computers remains largely stagnant, underscoring the country’s continued dependence on mobile phones for going online.
21 September 2026
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AI taking away basic jobs from freelancers

20 September 2026
Over the years, nearly 3.5 lakh tech-savvy youths have been earning more than $1 billion annually for Bangladesh, according to unofficial estimates. But their reliance on routine digital work now faces a serious test from artificial intelligence (AI).
20 September 2026
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GSMA seeks 50-75% cut in spectrum renewal fees

17 September 2026
The GSMA, the global body representing mobile operators, has urged the Bangladesh government to cut spectrum renewal prices by 50-75 percent ahead of the November 2026 renewal of the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz bands.
17 September 2026
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Suspicious payments shadow Bangla QR transaction boom

14 September 2026
A sharp rise in Bangla QR transactions since July has raised concerns among industry insiders, including mobile financial service providers, who suspect that a portion of the surge may be driven by fake or suspicious payments rather than genuine purchases.
14 September 2026
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SPOTLIGHT / AI opens new revenue stream for telcos

11 September 2026
For decades, telecom operators built their businesses around one basic product -- connectivity. They first sold voice calls, then gradually turned mobile data into a much larger source of revenue as smartphones and mobile internet transformed how people communicate, work and consume digital services.
11 September 2026
Bangladesh Telecom Local Ownership Policy: The government plans to cut the minimum local ownership requirement for mobile operators to 10 percent from 15 percent, according to the latest draft of the Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy.

Telcos may need just 10% local ownership

3 September 2026
The government plans to cut the minimum local ownership requirement for mobile operators to 10 percent from 15 percent, according to the latest draft of the Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy.
3 September 2026
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Mobile balance spending limit jumps 150%

2 September 2026
Users can spend up to Tk 50,000 a year on smartphones, other devices and eligible services
2 September 2026
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Govt, banks step in as startup funding dries up

28 August 2026
With Bangladesh’s startup ecosystem facing its worst funding drought in more than a decade, the government and banks have launched several new initiatives to provide cash-strapped entrepreneurs with fresh sources of capital.
28 August 2026
4G users in Bangladesh now amount to 10 crore

4G users top 10cr for first time

According BTRC data, out of 18.96 crore mobile subscribers, 10.05 crore use 4G as of October,
13 December 2023
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Musk's Starlink to make entry to Bangladesh

The government has decided to award a licence to Starlink, brainchild of Elon Musk,that could create competition in the internet business in Bngladesh
7 December 2023
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BTCL’s Tk 463Cr 5G Project: Huawei’s win marred by controversy

It is often said that government files move at a snail’s pace in Bangladesh, slowing down the speed of project implementation.
2 December 2023
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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
Three firms spending Tk 1,000cr on first private submarine cable

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
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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
Foodpanda fined Tk10 lakh over unfair trade practices

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
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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
Summit buys 2,000 towers from Banglalink for Tk 1,100cr

Summit buys 2,000 towers from Banglalink for Tk 1,100cr

The two have already signed a $100 million deal
15 November 2023
BTCL Logo | BTCL’s Tk 463Cr 5G Project: Huawei’s win marred by controversy

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
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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
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Gradual currency depreciation should be a priority

Says Sri Lankan economist on Bangladesh
10 November 2023
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3-day data packs to return with a week’s validity

BTRC orders telcos with an eye on polls
7 November 2023
Mobile operators offer 4G on 3G Data packs

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Bangladesh lowest mobile connectivity index in South Asia for 2022

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

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