Fixed Maximum Tariffs will be introduced for Mobile Data Packages

ADN Telecom, a prominent IT and telecom services provider, has announced its plan to acquire a 10% stake in Shohoj Limited, the pioneer behind Bangladesh's largest online ticketing platform, "Shohoz." The acquisition comes at a cost of Tk12 crore, marking the first local investment in Shohoj Limited. The funds will be utilized by Shohoz to fuel its business expansion.

Telecom operator Grameenphone has set an ambitious target to cut its carbon emissions by 50% before 2030, using 2019 emissions as a baseline. The company is actively implementing various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint. These include enhancing energy efficiency, investing in renewable energy sources, fostering an energy-conscious culture, and collaborating with partners to minimize environmental impact, particularly in the supply chain.

Bank Asia Limited partners with Grameenphone to expand financial inclusion. Bank Asia Limited has entered into an agreement with Grameenphone to designate the mobile phone operator's retailers as micro-merchants for the bank. This collaboration aims to bring banking services to the doorstep of grassroots communities and support Bangladesh's goal of becoming a cashless economy.

The Chief Corporate and Regulatory Officer of Robi, has called for a reduction in SIM tax as a means to encourage future investments in telecommunication infrastructure. In response to the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 presented by Finance Minister. He emphasized the need for a decrease in the minimum turnover tax rate imposed on listed telecom companies.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has unveiled a ten-year roadmap for wireless spectrum management and allocation. The draft roadmap, presented during a commission meeting, aims to generate significant revenue of around 100 lakh crore taka through the allocation of wireless waves over the next decade.

A recent survey conducted by the BTRC reveals that mobile internet users in Bangladesh prioritize the establishment of a fixed floor price for data, reduction in the number of packages, and the availability of flexible plans with data rollover. The survey findings indicate that 54.9% of participants desire mobile operators to offer a maximum of 40 to 45 data plans, a significant decrease from the current 95 packages. Additionally, 23.2% and 14% of respondents suggest that the number of packages should range from 71 to 85 and 51 to 60, respectively.