Science & IT

Mobile, internet subscribers rebound

BSS: Mobile and internet connectivity across the country has shown steady growth, as Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) released subscriber statistics for the first quarter of 2026. By the end

VinFast Introduces Green Vehicle Rental Program In Indonesia And The Philippines, Supporting Greener Transport Services

JAKARTA/MANILA (Press Release): VinFast has announced the expansion of its electric vehicle access model for ride-hailing and transport service drivers in Indonesia and the Philippines, adding a rental option with

Bangladesh still lags in global mobile internet speed rankings

TDS Desk: Bangladesh, with over 110 million mobile internet users, ranked near the bottom globally in speed and quality. Despite relatively better connectivity in Dhaka and other major cities, slow

National Equipment Identity Register rollout postponed to 1 January

TDS Desk: The launch of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system has been postponed to 1 January 2026, extending the deadline for mobile phone traders to submit details of

Cyber agency asks BTRC to block AL-linked platforms

Staff Correspondent: The National Cyber Security Agency has sent a letter to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) asking for the shutdown of websites, Facebook pages, YouTube channels and other

52pc households in Bangladesh have internet connections: BBS

Staff Correspondent: 52% of households in Bangladesh have access to the internet at the end of December, up from 50.4% three months earlier, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics