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 will implement a Unique Business Identity and complaint management system to enhance ecommerce transparency and consumer protection, complemented by digital transaction and parcel tracking platforms.
Grameenphone reports slight profit increase despite revenue fall in Q2 2025; tax reductions aided marginal growth. Subscriber and data user base grows slightly amid macroeconomic challenges. Company declares 110% interim dividend.
BTRC convenes key stakeholders to enhance disaster resilience of Bangladesh’s telecom infrastructure, calling for national policies, emergency service designation, and cross-agency collaboration.
Bangladesh’s TowerCo Build Forum 2025 launches to address telecom infrastructure challenges, promote collaboration, and support digital economy growth through new policies and industry coordination.
Bangladesh’s BEAR Summit and National Semiconductor Symposium highlight the country’s commitment to building a deep-tech ecosystem, focusing on AI, semiconductors, and education reforms. The event gathers diverse stakeholders to drive innovation, skills development, and industry growth aligned with 4IR demands.
Bangladesh’s telehealth program is closing due to funding cuts and poor infrastructure. Unpaid staff struggle to keep limited centers running amid frequent internet and power outages. With low government healthcare spending and political instability, millions in rural areas face losing vital access to specialist medical care.
Bangladesh’s mobile subscribers increased 0.52% to 187.61 million in May, led by Grameenphone. Internet users rose 0.87% to 132 million, driven by mobile internet growth, reversing a year-long decline.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator rejected Banglalink’s below-market offer to buy 5MHz spectrum outside the ongoing auction, citing risks to sector stability and auction integrity. The decision underscores the importance of transparent, fair spectrum allocation.
BTRC directs telecom operators in Bangladesh to provide 1GB free internet on July 18 to honor the July Uprising. The initiative supports government commemoration efforts by enhancing digital access for subscribers.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator mandated 1GB free internet on July 18 to honor the July Uprising, marking digital freedom amid political history. Operators support the move but seek clarity on tax exemptions and cost coverage.