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Govt proposes Tk683cr freelancing training for 51,000 youth across 13 cities. 5-year project (2026-2031). 60-70% expected to earn within 3-6 months. 30-40% female participation target. Global gig economy $455B.
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Bangladesh launches first grid-connected agrivoltaics pilot in Chuadanga. 49.6 kWp; co-funded by EU and German BMZ; implemented by GIZ Bangladesh with Power Division; technical expertise by Fraunhofer ISE. Green chillies, rice, vegetables.
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Airtel rebranded as Cirkle in Bangladesh by Robi Axiata. 16-year legacy continues. 016 prefix unchanged. AI-powered future-ready solutions. CEO Ziad Shatara launches at Dhaka ceremony.
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BTRC allocates 10 MHz 700 MHz band spectrum to Teletalk worth Tk 23.70 billion for 15-year term. Liability-to-equity conversion structure. Contiguous 723-733 MHz paired with 778-788 MHz.
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Bangladesh Bank instructs all banks, MFS providers, and PSPs to integrate P2P transfers via Bangla QR by October 31 for November 1 rollout. Bangla QR daily volume Tk 50-60cr, 8.6x growth in 6 months.
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AI and automation could displace 1.7 million Bangladesh RMG workers by 2035, but create 800,000 new roles in QA, data, robotics and design. BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan calls for reskilling fund.
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BB sets Interchange Reimbursement Fee to zero for all Bangla QR transactions. Repeals July 1% MDR mandate. Adds incentives: acquiring 0.10%, issuing 0.20% per transaction up to Tk 2,000. Effective October 1, 2026.
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AmCham policy dialogue: 5 govt priorities for ICT sector including tax reform, digital ID, AI skills. Telecom tax burden 51-56% vs global 22-27%. Submarine cable capacity 6TB vs 12TB demand.
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BB Governor Mostaqur Rahman announces Tk 100cr fund for Bangla QR expansion. Current 1 crore monthly transactions targeted to reach 1 crore daily by FY27. Bangla QR volume up 8.6x in 6 months. Cash management costs Tk 20,000cr annually.
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Samsung introduces Galaxy A27 5G in Bangladesh with Snapdragon processor, 128GB storage, microSD up to 2TB, AI tools including Circle to Search, and 6 years of OS updates. Price starts at Tk 48,099.
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Bangladesh restored payment guarantee for renewable power investment. Government aims to attract investors by addressing delayed payment concerns. Renewable energy target 10,450MW by 2030.
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Bangladesh draft cyber security strategy shifts focus to AI threats. 5-year roadmap. 20,000 cyber security workforce target. Critical digital infrastructure protection. National Cyber Security Agency with ICT Division.