Dhaka: The Supreme Court will deliver its verdict on Thursday on a petition seeking cancellation of the BTRC decision suspending the spectrum of Citycell, the country’s oldest mobile phone operator, for its failure to pay the outstanding amount of Tk…
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Hearing against suspending Citycell operations Oct 31
The Supreme Court on Tuesday fixed October 31 for hearing the petition seeking stay on BTRC’s decision suspending the spectrum of Citycell, the country’s oldest mobile phone operator, for its failure to pay the outstanding payment of Tk 477.63 crore.…
Teletalk to be tough competitor in 1 yr: Tarana
Dhaka: State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim on Thursday said Teletalk, the state-owned mobile phone operator, will emerge as a strong competitor in the country’s telecom market within a year with its improved network and services. UNB News…
Don’t provide info to fraudsters: BTRC
Dhaka: Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has asked all mobile phone subscribers not to provide personal and biometric SIM registration-related information to fraudsters seeking over phone. The BTRC issued a notice in this regard on Monday. UNB News Agency Reported.
Samsung reportedly just stopped production on Galaxy Note 7
Samsung has temporarily halted production of the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, reports South Korean news agency Yonhap, citing a source.
WowBox has 5 mn users
Dhaka: WowBox, country’s number one lifestyle application, has reached 5 million users, making it the most downloaded digital application in Bangladesh. Launched in May last year, WowBox has attracted youths through its unique offering of highly contemporary contents, exciting deals…
Trouble-hit Citycell gets breather till Sept 16
Dhaka: The High Court on Monday stayed until September 16 the government’s process to stop the operation of Citycell, the country’s oldest mobile phone operator, for its failure to pay BTRC a outstanding payment of Tk 477.51 crore. Justice Syed…
GP to get ‘013’ number series, too
Dhaka: Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) on Sunday decided to allow Grameenphone to introduce a new number series beginning with ‘013’ on conditions. The decision came following a meeting of the commission, BTRC chairman Dr Shahjahan Mahmood told UNB. According…
BTRC to fine $50 for each pre-acivated SIM
Dhaka-The telecom regulator is going to issue letter to the mobile phone operators to fine $50 for each pre-activated SIM (subscriber identity modules number).
Formal process to scrap licence of Citycell begins: Tarana
Dhaka-The formal process to scrap the licence of Citycell, the country’s oldest mobile phone operator, begins on Wednesday for its failure to pay BTRC Tk 477.51 crore dues, said State Minister for Posts and Communications Tarana Halim on Tuesday.
Robi brings Hajj roaming packages
Dhaka-Robi has endeavoured to be the preferred communication partner of Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims by introducing four different affordable Hajj roaming offers.
Robi tops global chart of socially devoted brands
Dhaka-Robi has been honoured with the title of being the world no 1 socially devoted brand for the first quarter (January-March) of 2016.
Grameenphone touches 10,000 3G BTS landmark
Grameenphone Ltd. today crossed 10,000 3G sites at 10,000 locations across Bangladesh, bringing in around 90% of the population under GP’s 3G coverage. State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim inaugurated the 10,000th 3G site at a celebration ceremony,…
Robi Tracker ensures vehicle security
Dhaka-Robi has brought forth a new solution to help the vehicle owners about the safety of their vehicles.
Robi Dhonnobad prog brings special offer with Sigree
Robi customers under Dhonnobad programme can now avail themselves of special discounts while enjoying Indian delicacies at Sigree. In this connection, Robi’s General Manager (Loyalty & Win-back) Tawfique Imam and Sigree’s Deputy General Manager Md Emdadul Hoque have recently signed…
Pleas filed with SC to keep unregistered SIMs active after May 31 by
A petition has been filed with the Supreme Court seeking its directives to stay the government’s decision to block all the unregistered SIMs after May 31.
No SIM registration after May 31: Tarana
State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim on Sunday warned that there will be no time extension for registration of SIMs and RUIMs after May 31. “SIMs and RUIMs which remain unregistered after May 31 will be deactivated and…
Teletalk owes BTRC Tk 1,614.65 cr
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has failed to collect the outstanding payment of Tk 1,614.65 crore from state-run mobile operator Teletalk Bangladesh Limited despite issuing several notices. Sources at the BTRC said the regulator has recently sent a letter to…
Telecomm services reach 84 pc, says Tarana
Noting that the rate of people using the telecommunication services in the country has reached 84 percent, Tarana Halim on Tuesday said they want to build an inclusive society with the use of telecommunication and information technology. The State Minister…
EU satellite sheds light on North Korean nuclear test
Eurasia Review Data from the EU’s Sentinel 1-A satellite has revealed both upward and downward rock movements in the region where North Korea has been conducting its nuclear tests. Using images taken from a European radar satellite, researchers have learned…
SIM re-registration deadline to expire on Apr 30: Tarana
The re-registration of all subscribers’ SIM cards under the biometric method will end at 10m on April 30 as per as the government’s decision, reiterated State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim on Thursday. “The re-registration of SIMs under…
Unregistered SIMs, RUIMs await deactivation: Tarana
SIMs and RUIMs which will remain unregistered after April 30 will be deactivated shortly after the deadline, said State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim on Sunday. “At first, the unregistered SIMs will be deactivated for three hours on…
Robi to bring WiFi to the masses through hundreds of hotspots
Robi has embarked on a massive project to enable internet access using WiFi hotspots across Bangladesh. Over the next 6 months, the company is going to provide high-speed WiFi service in 500 top restaurants, cafes and retail outlets; 100 educational…
HC disposed the writ petition of biometric registration
STAFF REPORTER After giving some directives and observation, the High Court yesterday disposed of a writ petition filed challenging the legality of biometric registration for purchase of mobile phone Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards.
Robi, EG Salary signs MoU
Leading mobile phone operator Robi has signed an MoU with EG Salary Ltd — a company that promotes and facilitates the use of mobile-based salary disbursement in the RMG sector.
Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, Grameenphone award young book readers
Dhaka- Bishwo Shahitto Kendro (BSK) and Grameenphone are going to hold a grand prize giving ceremony to award young book readers in a Book Reading Competition on January 15 and 16, 2016.
Robi has introduced train ticketing solution
Cellular phone operator Robi has introduced train ticketing solution aiming to facilitate a hassle free travel by train.
Brain size influences survival
The ones with the biggest brains could indeed be the fittest to survive in this world as researchers have found that in times of crisis, even fish with larger brain sizes have an advantage over their peers.
Apple wants retrial in Samsung patent case
Apple had been seeking damages of $2.2bn after accusing Samsung of copying five patents including the “slide to unlock function”.
Tab to shoot 3D images will produce by Google
The Wall Street Journal quoted sources close to the company as saying a run of 4,000 devices will be manufactured next month.