Tiered price reductions announced for internet services
Internet prices are being reduced across multiple tiers, with both public and private operators slashing rates to make connectivity more affordable
Starlink cleared to operate in Bangladesh, demo set for investment summit
SpaceX's Starlink has secured operating approval from Bangladesh's investment authority, with a demo slated for the 2025 Investment Summit and commercial rollout expected within three months
Elon Musk sells social media platform X to his AI startup for $33 billion
Musk announce the transaction in a post on X
Starlink faces surveillance risk with BTRC's new satellite internet regulations
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has issued new guidelines, allowing authorities to tap into satellite internet services like Starlink for surveillance
Google doodle honors Bangladesh’s Independence Day
Google has dedicated a special doodle to commemorate Bangladesh’s Independence Day, featuring the national flag waving proudly on its homepage
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Starlink to route traffic through local gateway for Bangladesh launch
Chief Adviser’s Office has announced that Starlink will be required to route its broadband traffic through a local gateway for commercial operations in Bangladesh, in line with the country's Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit (NGSO) policy
Starlink to begin trial internet service in Bangladesh from 9 April
The trial launch will coincide with the inauguration of a four-day investment summit beginning on 7 April in Dhaka
BSCCL to reduce internet prices by 10%
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Bangladeshi firms join hands with US telecom giant Starlink
The collaboration includes space allocation, construction support, and ongoing infrastructure maintenance
We work together with Bangladesh to advance IPv6: APNIC director general
APNIC Director General Jia Rong Low discusses Bangladesh’s internet growth, the significance of IPv6 adoption, and the evolving role of policymakers and journalists in technical discussions.
Contactless payments surge in Bangladesh, doubling in 2024: Visa report
A Visa report reveals that contactless payments in Bangladesh have more than doubled in 2024, reflecting a sharp transition towards digital transactions both domestically and internationally
Teletalk struggles to keep up with private operators despite 20 years in service
The company has yet to achieve full 4G network coverage, while network issues persist, with subscriber numbers falling
Skype is shutting down after two decades
Shutting down Skype will help Microsoft, focus on its homegrown Teams service by simplifying its communication offerings, the software giant said on Friday
Bangladesh invites starlink to thwart future internet shutdowns: Press secretary
The interim government has invited Elon Musk’s Starlink to Bangladesh, aiming to prevent future internet shutdowns and ensure uninterrupted access, particularly benefiting freelancers and the IT sector
Mexico warns Google over ‘Gulf of America’ naming dispute
Mexico has warned Google of potential legal action should the tech giant persist in renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" for US-based Maps users
iPhones to get Starlink satellite connectivity via iOS 18.3 update
Apple’s latest iOS 18.3 update introduces Starlink-powered satellite texting in collaboration with SpaceX and T-Mobile, marking a significant shift in mobile communications
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