Grameenphone Inaugurates Experience Center

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.

Kohinoor Chemicals emerged as the standout among six chemical manufacturers, achieving a growth in profit during the nine months ending in March while the others experienced declining profits or losses. This success can be attributed to the popularity of Kohinoor's brands, such as Sandalina and Ice Cool, particularly among the middle class and rural population. Despite challenges faced by all businesses, including higher raw material costs and energy price hikes, Kohinoor Chemicals saw a 16% increase in sales, reaching Tk 1.33 billion in the January-March quarter, while the demand for products from the other companies dwindled.

Rangs Electronics Limited (REL)  has unveiled the latest addition to their cooling solution lineup, the "LG dual inverter AC." The grand inauguration ceremony marked the official launch of this advanced air conditioning unit, as stated in a press release. The LG dual inverter AC boasts dual inverter technology, offering exceptional energy savings of up to 70%, rapid cooling that is 40% faster, and reduced vibrations by 57%. It features a durable "TÜV Rheinland" certified gold fin condenser with four-layer protection, ensuring longevity.

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.

Dr. Philip Kotler, widely recognized as the pioneer of modern marketing and an esteemed American marketing author and consultant, has featured Bashundhara Tissue, a product of the renowned Bashundhara Group, in his recently published book. The Bangladesh edition of the book, titled "Essentials of Modern Marketing," includes a comprehensive case study on Bashundhara Tissue.The case study delves into the brand's social welfare initiatives integrated with their marketing strategies, as well as the exceptional quality of their product offerings.

The country's mobile manufacturing sector is facing significant hurdles, including difficulties in obtaining letters of credit (LCs), plummeting sales, and the rise of the grey market, according to the vice president of the Mobile Phone Industry Owners' Association of Bangladesh. The shortage of US dollars has made it challenging to open LCs, leading to a decline in manufacturing. Mobile sales have dropped by over 40% in the first quarter of 2023, exacerbating the situation.