Bahrain Ministry of Sustainable Development Hosts Virtual Workshop on SDG Data Reporting with ITU and UN

Bahrain’s Ministry of Sustainable Development, in partnership with ITU and the UN, conducted a virtual workshop to enhance methodologies for calculating and reporting SDG indicators focused on digital connectivity. The initiative aims to improve data quality, support policymaking, and advance Bahrain’s progress toward bridging the digital divide.

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Bangladesh Satellite Company Seeks Partnership with Starlink to Launch Satellite Internet Services

Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL) is collaborating with Starlink to launch satellite internet services, proposing to host Starlink gateways at key ground stations. Following successful terminal tests and regulatory progress, the partnership aims to boost connectivity nationwide, supporting underserved regions and advancing Bangladesh’s digital transformation.

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Starlink Launches Trial Satellite Internet Service in Bangladesh at Investment Summit

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, has launched a trial in Bangladesh during the Bangladesh Investment Summit. The service, showcasing high-speed connectivity, is being demonstrated at the InterContinental Dhaka. BSCL is overseeing the trial, and full-scale commercial launch depends on obtaining regulatory approval. Starlink aims to improve internet access in remote areas.

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Bangla Phone Receives Approval for First Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network Licence in 11 Years

Bangla Phone Ltd has received approval for Bangladesh’s first Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licence in 11 years. The licence will allow the company to build and manage a nationwide fibre-optic transmission network, improving broadband access and potentially reducing service costs. The licence is pending final approval by the Ministry.

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