Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Grameenphone, Teletalk, and EDOTCO have entered a landmark tower-sharing deal to expand mobile coverage, improve efficiency, and accelerate digital inclusion across Bangladesh. The partnership reduces infrastructure duplication and supports the nation’s long-term telecom and digital transformation goals.
Grameenphone’s net profit fell 23% year-on-year to Tk2,264 crore in January–September 2025, while revenue slipped marginally to Tk11,948 crore. The company attributed the decline to increased operational costs and slower top-line growth amid competitive market pressures.
Pakistan’s Tapmad has entered Bangladesh through a partnership with Grameenphone to stream premium sports content, including the English Premier League and Asia Cup. The expansion marks Tapmad’s first international move as it targets South Asia’s fast-growing digital entertainment market.
Grameenphone has partnered with Sumash Tech to expand access to smart IoT, telecom, and connectivity products across Bangladesh. The collaboration offers exclusive vouchers and co-branded retail experiences, strengthening Grameenphone’s Telco-Tech positioning and nationwide digital accessibility.
Grameenphone’s MyGP app has won the Bangladesh Technology Excellence Award 2025 for transforming into the country’s leading digital lifestyle platform. With 23M users, seamless payments, AutoPay, content partnerships, broadband services, and lifestyle features, MyGP has become a central hub for digital experiences in Bangladesh.
Grameenphone, Bangladesh’s largest telecom operator, controls nearly half of the market despite SMP regulations. Rivals Robi and Banglalink accuse it of anti-competitive practices and have filed complaints with the Competition Commission. Regulators continue to face pressure to enforce rules that curb dominance while keeping the sector competitive.
Grameenphone has begun piloting Open RAN technology with Rakuten Symphony to test 4G and 5G NSA solutions ahead of a nationwide rollout in Bangladesh. Despite economic constraints, the Telenor-owned operator sees Open RAN as key to digital transformation, AI-driven growth, and enhancing its MyGP platform for millions of users.
Grameenphone saw declines in revenue and EBITDA in Q2 2025 but added 1.4 million customers, reflecting growth despite profitability pressures. Analyst consensus remains bullish with a Buy rating and NOK170 price target. Telenor continues to hold a strong position in Bangladesh’s telecom sector via Grameenphone.
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.
Grameenphone is the first CSP to develop an Agentic AI-powered OSS/BSS solution using the Ericsson and AWS Gen-AI Lab. This AI-driven automation accelerates legacy product catalog migration, boosts operational efficiency, and improves time-to-market. The collaboration showcases the growing impact of generative AI in telecom operations, positioning Grameenphone as a leader in digital transformation in Bangladesh.