TDS Desk:

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has given initial approval to Starlink to provide satellite internet services in Bangladesh.

A letter was sent to the Posts and Telecommunications Division last week seeking final endorsement, according to a ministry source.

Under the telecommunications law, BTRC is required to obtain prior approval from the ministry before making major decisions, including the issuance of licences.

On April 7, Starlink applied to the BTRC for a licence to operate in the country under the regulatory framework titled “Guidelines for Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) Satellite Services Operators in Bangladesh.