Submarine Cables Profit Jumps 37 Percent In FY26 As Bandwidth Demand Grows
Submarine Cables' profit jumps 37pc in FY26 as bandwidth demand grows, reflecting the country's expanding digital infrastructure.
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Submarine Cables' profit jumps 37pc in FY26 as bandwidth demand grows, reflecting the country's expanding digital infrastructure.
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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.
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.