VEON Group CEO Kaan Terzioğlu delivered a keynote titled “Transforming Tomorrow’s Connected World” at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona.
Banglalink is participating in Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, joining global industry leaders to highlight Bangladesh’s advancing digital landscape and explore the next phase of AI-powered transformation.
Owned by VEON, a NASDAQ-listed digital operator headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, Banglalink is part of a group serving customers across five frontier markets with a combined population of 530 million.
Hosted by GSMA, MWC is regarded as the world’s leading connectivity event, drawing more than 100,000 participants from over 200 countries. This year’s theme, “The IQ Era,” highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping network intelligence, digital platforms and embedded financial services.
During the four-day event, Banglalink and VEON officials are holding bilateral meetings with global technology partners and development institutions, including the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation, to explore collaboration on digital infrastructure, financial inclusion and AI-driven innovation.
At MWC 2026, VEON Group Chief Executive Officer Kaan Terzioğlu delivered a keynote titled “Transforming Tomorrow’s Connected World,” underscoring that long-term relevance in telecom lies in embedding digital services into everyday life. The vision aligns with VEON’s DO1440 strategy, focused on remaining relevant to customers throughout the day.
Banglalink Chief Executive Officer Johan Buse said the AI era marks a pivotal moment for Bangladesh, as telecom operators evolve beyond connectivity to enable broader economic participation and digital inclusion.
Over two decades, Banglalink has invested more than $2.5 billion in Bangladesh and now serves over 38 million subscribers nationwide.
