Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
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.
Grameenphone has introduced discounted limitless internet packs, offering up to 10% off on selected plans. The new offers, available through various customer touchpoints, provide affordable high-speed internet for seamless browsing, streaming, and remote work. The company aims to make high-speed digital connectivity accessible and affordable for all customers.
Ericsson has secured a six-year deal with Grameenphone to implement one of the largest AI-integrated catalog-driven charging and mediation solutions. The partnership will enhance Grameenphone’s backend systems, improve efficiency, and enable new business models, preparing the telco for future innovations like 5G deployment.