Banglalink launched 4000 new 4G sites

Recently, Grameenphone and Aspire to Innovate (a2i) teamed up to launch Direct Operator Billing, a safe and effective way to pay for numerous government services while on the go (DOB). According to a press statement from Grameenphone on Thursday, customers can now use their cell balance to pay for 32 government services.

Veon, Banglalink's parent firm, saw a 32.6% gain in revenue from the digital and data sector in 2022. Moreover, Banglalink reported double-digit growth of 16.9% in the year 2022, attracting the most subscribers — more than four crores — at the time. The extension of its Fourth Generation (4G) network in Bangladesh and better service quality, according to the third-largest mobile operator in the nation, was to blame.

Mustafa Jabbar, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, criticized the revenue board on Thursday for increasing VAT (value-added tax) on handset purchases from 5% to 15%.Mr Jabbar stated that the National Board of Revenue (NBR) should consider the impact of a handset on GDP rather than just the immediate revenue from a handset sale.

Mustafa Jabbar, the minister of posts and telecommunications, stated on Thursday that the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission should set standard prices for mobile internet bundles provided by the nation's mobile operators.

Recently, OPPO unveiled a new campaign called "Beautiful Bangladesh, in Portrait" to draw attention to the country's unrivaled beauty, adaptability, and rich history. The initiative, which started on March 11 and runs through March 17, is aimed at inspiring emerging talent to share their love of photography.

Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Committee (BTRC) has cancelled the license of the country’s first cellular corporation Citycell. Even though the license for 2G mobile phones was set to expire on November 10, 2026, the firm was notified of this decision via mail on Wednesday.