Telecom
Low-grade service, how long do mobile operators avoid responsibility?
Complaints about substandard mobile internet service in Bangladesh are at length and this has become constant. Bangladesh has crossed the era of 4G step by step and now is on the verge of 5G technology; But the mobile telecommunication services failed to bring smiles to the faces of the customers! Call drops in voice calls and slow speed of the Internet or excessive disconnection and connection (fluctuation) are a constant fact in mobile operators' services in the country!
Let reforms begin with goal to set up local holding
What was the epic failure in the telecommunication sector in the last 16 years? In a word, the answer to the question is the inability of establishing domestic proprietorship. As a result, despite opportunities reducing dependency on foreign companies and investment couldn’t be possible. Moreover, allegations of laundering funds from the sector were raised. Furthermore, some officials and individuals related to foreign operators pointed their fingers to the local investors in the telecom sector.
Facebook keeps 30% of BTRC's request, removes 50,000 posts in 3 years
Offensive content posting and criminal activities are on the rise online, including Facebook and other social media platforms.
He absconds after going to US
The official, a divisional engineer of the BTCL, is Biswajit Roy. BTCL has not found any trace of him after he spent five years in America on education and other leaves.
Foldable iPhones expected early 2027
Korean outlet Alpha Business reports that Apple's first foldable will launch in early 2027, citing a source familiar with the subject. They previously reported that this device would actually launch in late 2026.
BTRC chairman attends Mobile World Congress
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman engineer Md Mohiuddin Ahmed is attending the Mobile World Congress-2024 (MWC), the largest international exhibition of the telecommunication sector, being held in the Spanish city of Barcelona.
Huawei just retasked a factory to prioritize AI over its bestselling phone
Reuters reports that Huawei will focus on increasing the manufacturing of its AI chip, the Ascend 910B, at the expense of production of its Mate 60 phones in at least one facility.
Address the root of problem
For almost a decade now, it has been observed that whoever takes on the role of Minister or State Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, their initial pledge is to make the state-owned telecom companies profitable. Once again, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, assuming the position of state minister, has reiterated the same promise. Particularly, there has been a surge in focus on the three companies: BTCL, Teletalk, and TSS¬–indicating significant reforms in their management if they fail to become profitable. Simultaneously, there's a clear indication of welcoming private investment in these state-owned companies.
Crafting control in illicit mobile handset markets
Zunaid Ahmed Palak, the Minister of State for the concerned Ministry, has conveyed a strong message underscoring the imperative need for mobile handset registration in the country. The scope of his responsibilities has broadened following the recent oath-taking ceremony. Formerly occupying the position of Minister of State for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Department, he currently serves as the Minister of State for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology in the present government.
Attempts to hike mobile data tariff unexpected
Due to the absence of 'cost modeling,' mobile operators have taken advantage of a kind of anarchy in determining mobile internet packages.
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