Robi invests $13m to open country’s first private tier-IV data centre
Telecom operator Robi Axiata has launched Bangladesh’s first commercial Tier-IV data centre in a move to expand its portfolio and cater to the increasing need for data storage driven by surging internet usage amid digitalisation of services.
19h ago
Mobile internet users decline for 5th straight month
The mobile internet subscriber count in Bangladesh declined for a fifth straight month in January due to the regulator’s bar on the sale of packages with short validity periods, compounded by persistent inflationary pressure on consumers.
19h ago
Daraz to go for significant layoff in Bangladesh to cut costs
Daraz Group, Alibaba’s South Asian e-commerce arm that operates in five markets including Bangladesh, has announced that it will “bid farewell to many valued members” but stopped short of disclosing the number.
4d ago
Bangladesh slumps in global mobile internet rankings
Bangladesh performed poorly in Ookla’ Speedtest Global Index in January, descending 7 spots from the 101st position to 108th in the mobile internet segment.
5d ago
BTRC allows mobile operators to offer wireless broadband
The internet regulator has allowed telecom operators in Bangladesh to provide fixed wireless access (FWA), enabling their users to get wifi connections without cables.
1w ago
Three new apps to enhance digital experience in Bangla
The government has developed three AI-based software promoting the Bengali language in the digital space, enabling users to convert Bengali text to speech and speech to text and extract text from images.
1w ago
BTRC allows two more firms to make handsets locally
The telecom regulator of Bangladesh recently permitted two more local companies to manufacture and assemble mobile handsets, with the move coming amid a downturn in overall sales and production.
1w ago
5G guideline issued after delays
Nearly two years after the 5G spectrum auction, the telecom regulator issued a licensing guideline that would allow the carriers to roll out the technology within a year
2w ago
March 3, 2024
Robi invests $13m to open country’s first private tier-IV data centre
Telecom operator Robi Axiata has launched Bangladesh’s first commercial Tier-IV data centre in a move to expand its portfolio and cater to the increasing need for data storage driven by surging internet usage amid digitalisation of services.
March 3, 2024
Mobile internet users decline for 5th straight month
The mobile internet subscriber count in Bangladesh declined for a fifth straight month in January due to the regulator’s bar on the sale of packages with short validity periods, compounded by persistent inflationary pressure on consumers.
February 28, 2024
Daraz to go for significant layoff in Bangladesh to cut costs
Daraz Group, Alibaba’s South Asian e-commerce arm that operates in five markets including Bangladesh, has announced that it will “bid farewell to many valued members” but stopped short of disclosing the number.
February 27, 2024
Bangladesh slumps in global mobile internet rankings
Bangladesh performed poorly in Ookla’ Speedtest Global Index in January, descending 7 spots from the 101st position to 108th in the mobile internet segment.
February 23, 2024
BTRC allows mobile operators to offer wireless broadband
The internet regulator has allowed telecom operators in Bangladesh to provide fixed wireless access (FWA), enabling their users to get wifi connections without cables.
February 21, 2024
Three new apps to enhance digital experience in Bangla
The government has developed three AI-based software promoting the Bengali language in the digital space, enabling users to convert Bengali text to speech and speech to text and extract text from images.
February 19, 2024
BTRC allows two more firms to make handsets locally
The telecom regulator of Bangladesh recently permitted two more local companies to manufacture and assemble mobile handsets, with the move coming amid a downturn in overall sales and production.
February 19, 2024
5G guideline issued after delays
Nearly two years after the 5G spectrum auction, the telecom regulator issued a licensing guideline that would allow the carriers to roll out the technology within a year
February 13, 2024
Summit plans to use Bangladesh as transit point to supply bandwidth to northeast India
The telecom regulator has sought consent from the government after Summit Communications Ltd applied to use Bangladesh as a transit point to supply bandwidth to the northeastern states of India.
February 7, 2024
App stores now a part of mobile operators’ digital services
Mobile operators in Bangladesh are now offering app stores, enabling developers to not only connect with users through secure distribution channels but also giving them the monetisation tools as they continually attempt to diversify their portfolio.
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