Samsung Galaxy A04e Launches in Bangladesh

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.

Mohammad Raihanul Islam, The CEO of Ecospear is determined to introduce eco-friendly polybags as an alternative to traditional polythene bags in Bangladesh. Despite being the only company with a biodegradable testing certificate from the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR), he faces challenges in obtaining government clearance to introduce these bags to the domestic market. The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) lacks a testing facility to provide the necessary certificate, hindering his efforts.

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.

Mercantile Bank Limited has introduced a global debit card service for its customers, marking the 24th anniversary of its operations. The bank's chairman highlighted the bank's achievements and emphasized future action plans, acknowledging the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war.

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.