Samsung Galaxy A04e Launches in Bangladesh

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.

Banglalink Orange Club members can now receive a 10% discount on bike rides, car rides, and food orders via the Pathao app. This partnership was formalized during a signing ceremony attended by Banglalink's Rafiq Ahmed and Pathao's Abrar Hasnain.

In July, mobile phone production in Bangladesh saw a slight increase of 1.06 lakh units, reaching a total of 27.09 lakh units, up from 26.03 lakh in June. The majority of these were 2G devices, totaling 20.38 lakh units, while 4G-enabled phones accounted for 6.48 lakh units. Only 0.23 lakh units featured 5G technology, reflecting a significant decline from 1.55 lakh units produced in June.