Robi awards young children’s creative ideas

Grameenphone, the largest telecom operator in Bangladesh, is introducing the country's first speed-based unlimited internet packages. These plans will offer users internet access similar to WiFi connections, allowing them to select speed options based on their needs. The packages include a 7-day pack with up to 10Mbps speed for Tk 269, a 30-day pack with up to 10Mbps for Tk 899, and a 30-day pack with up to 15Mbps for Tk 98 

Banglalink, in partnership with Eastern Bank PLC and Mastercard, has launched three co-branded cards for Banglalink Orange Club members: the Mastercard World Credit Card, Mastercard Titanium Credit Card, and Mastercard Prepaid Card. Orange Club members can enjoy special offers and redeem reward points with these cards. The Titanium Credit Card is free, while the Mastercard World Credit Card offers a 50% waiver on the issuance fee.

A recent drive test by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) across Dhaka, Narayanganj, Keraniganj, and Savar revealed poor performance by mobile operators in meeting service quality benchmarks. Conducted with a new €1.5 million system, the test showed Robi failed in 5 of 40 key performance indicators (KPIs), Grameenphone in 6, Banglalink in 14, and Teletalk in 26. Teletalk was the only operator to fail the BTRC's internet service benchmarks. Call drop rates and call setup times often exceeded regulatory limits, particularly in Keraniganj and Savar.

Mobile phone operator Grameenphone has donated Taka 24.44 crore to the Bangladesh Labour Welfare Foundation Fund, highlighting its commitment to worker welfare and responsible corporate practices. This contribution, which accounts for 10 percent of the company’s Workers Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) for 2023, was presented during a ceremony attended by Labour and Employment Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain.

The collapse of the Sheikh Hasina-led government, Grameenphone's stock has gained substantial investor interest, increasing its market capitalization by approximately Tk14,000 crore on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). On August 4, its share price stood at Tk247.20, but it surged over 53% to reach Tk379.20 by August 14, marking a 39-month high. 

In July and August, Bangladesh's four telecom operators collectively lost 3.65 million mobile subscribers and nearly 2.2 million internet subscribers, as reported by the Bangladesh Telecommunication and Regulatory Commission (BTRC). By the end of August, the total number of active mobile subscribers in the country fell to 192.43 million, a decline of 1.82 million in July and 1.83 million in August from 196.09 million in June.