Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Robi has launched international roaming in 70 countries, purchasable in local currency, with nine flexible packages. Travellers can activate plans through mobile apps, avoiding foreign SIMs and currency. The move is expected to enhance convenience, improve service quality, and boost government revenue.
Bangladesh’s cashless payment ecosystem expands rapidly through card usage, apps, and QR payments, driven by infrastructure improvements and growing consumer trust.
Mirantis and Pico Public Cloud launch Bangladesh’s first sovereign public cloud, offering local data residency, low latency, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The partnership supports national compliance and digital growth across key industries.
In 2012, BTRC planned a $1.5 billion 3G spectrum auction for five operators, marking a major telecom sector milestone in Bangladesh. The move aimed to boost internet speeds and support emerging mobile technologies like 4G and LTE.
Bangladesh’s licensed tower companies launched the TowerCo Association to boost industry collaboration and policy reform. Supported by BTRC’s NICSP framework, stakeholders call for regulatory clarity, infrastructure sharing, and faster permitting to drive digital inclusion and telecom growth.
Bangladesh’s telecom ministry ordered removal of the internet shutdown clause from the telecom law and called for reforming surveillance systems to align with international standards, enhancing digital rights and legal oversight.
Star Tech launched an affiliate marketing program offering 5% commissions and custom coupon codes, empowering Bangladesh’s tech content creators. The program taps into growing e-commerce traffic and brand trust, addressing social media limitations and supporting Bangladesh’s digital economy evolution.
Bangladesh’s four licensed tower companies launched the Bangladesh TowerCo Association to drive policy reform and collaboration. Industry and regulators emphasized regulatory clarity, faster permitting, and infrastructure sharing as keys to unlocking 5G and digital growth.
Bangladesh’s Telecom and Digital Innovation Fair 2025 showcased 32 projects focused on commercializing creative tech solutions. Top winners included prosthetic EMG hand, e-commerce builder, bamboo telecom towers, and AI systems. Officials stressed innovation’s role in national development and data-driven impact.
Bangladesh leads mobile money growth globally with significant increases in digital loans, savings, and insurance via bKash, boosting financial inclusion and digital finance adoption.