Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bangladesh plans to expand its fibre optic network to 500,000 km, shifting from overhead to underground systems to boost resilience. With Bakshi as a key manufacturer, the government aims to modernise infrastructure, unify networks, and position fibre optics as a growth sector for digital transformation.
Engineer Md Mamunur Rashid, a veteran telecom professional, has been appointed as BTCL’s Managing Director. With decades of service and international exposure, he brings deep technical expertise and leadership experience to the role.
edotco Group and Tiger New Energy partner to deploy solar hybrid systems at telecom towers in Bangladesh, reducing reliance on diesel and the grid. The initiative supports sustainability goals by lowering carbon emissions and operational costs, with pilot projects set to expand across multiple sites.
EDOTCO Bangladesh and Tiger New Energy have joined forces to pilot renewable energy solutions for telecom infrastructure, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy access. Their collaboration introduces battery backup and charging technologies to support sustainable connectivity and advance Bangladesh’s green energy goals.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator requires ISPs to issue detailed payment receipts and maintain standardized billing records to improve transparency and accountability. The move addresses consumer complaints and includes periodic inspections to enforce compliance across the sector.
AMTOB supports Bangladesh’s proposed 2025 Telecom Licensing Reform Policy, calling it a vital modernization effort. The association refutes concerns of bias, highlights inefficiencies in the current fragmented system, and welcomes the new licensing structure. AMTOB stresses that reform is essential for sector growth, better service quality, and national digital progress.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has granted Starlink a 90-day waiver to supply bandwidth from outside the country, as the company works to establish a local gateway. This move ensures Starlink can meet the government’s target for launching commercial satellite internet services in Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has released a draft policy to simplify the telecom licensing system, reducing the structure to three main categories. The proposed reforms aim to streamline services, eliminate outdated licenses, and enhance BTRC’s autonomy in regulating the sector, pending public consultation and government approval.
Starlink has received approval from Bangladesh’s internet regulator for a satellite internet licence, pending final approval from the telecom ministry. If granted, Starlink could launch services in Bangladesh within months, significantly advancing the country’s digital connectivity and competing in the growing satellite internet market.
Robi Axiata has appointed M Riyaaz Rasheed as acting CEO, following the reassignment of Rajeev Sethi to a new role within the Axiata Group. Rasheed, the company’s CFO, had previously served as acting CEO in 2021. Robi is the second-largest mobile operator in Bangladesh, with 5.71 crore subscribers.