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Bangladesh Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has announced the government will set up several artificial intelligence (AI) training centres in Sylhet — the first of their kind in Bangladesh — to equip young people with AI and IT skills.
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TeleCash Limited, a mobile financial service (MFS) provider and a subsidiary of Southeast Bank PLC, has commenced commercial operations after receiving approval from Bangladesh Bank on 24 September 2026.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh's two private mobile operators take opposing positions on E-GSM spectrum auction: Banglalink wants delay pending new telecom policy, Robi wants immediate release for better consumer coverage.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh's handset industry faces surging memory costs (70% rise since January), declining production (down 9.9% YoY), grey market competition, and NEIR enforcement uncertainty.
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⚡ Breaking Banglalink receives BTRC approval to launch limited Starlink Direct-to-Cell service, making Bangladesh the first South Asian country to introduce satellite-to-mobile technology for 4G LTE handsets.
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⚡ Breaking Meta expressed interest in opening a Dhaka office, citing Bangladesh's position as the 8th largest Facebook user base. State Minister Shama Obaed confirmed Meta's interest at a UNGA press conference.
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Grameenphone has signed a 10-year partnership with Bangladesh Police to provide dedicated connectivity and digital services for the law enforcement agency's communication needs.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh's government is considering issuing digital bank licences soon, as Finance Minister Amir Khosru says digital banking is key to financial inclusion for underserved groups.
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⚡ Breaking Huawei says it cannot produce enough AI chips to meet Chinese demand, limiting overseas expansion. The company claims Ascend market share exceeds Nvidia's in China amid US export controls.
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PM Modi has pitched India as a global semiconductor hub, offering $13 billion in incentives under Semicon 2.0 and urging global tech firms to invest in a 'reliable' location.
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⚡ Breaking Bangladesh Bank has ordered banks and MFS providers to immediately suspend payment services for 30 identified illegal loan apps, citing extortion, data theft and financial fraud.
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⚡ Breaking Bangla QR codes introduced to simplify digital payments are being misused by merchants for illegal cash-out services, threatening 2 million MFS agents and creating money laundering risks.