Bangladesh slips a notch in mobile internet speed: Ookla
Bangladesh has slipped a notch in its global ranking for mobile internet speed performance, according to Ookla鈥檚 Speedtest Global Index.
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Mobile users call for public hearing on Ngso satellite draft rules
The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumer Association on Sunday called for a public hearing on recently drafted non-geostationary orbit satellite services operator licensing guideline...
ULAB to launch first-ever filmmaker roundtable
Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival presents 鈥楥ine鈥檛a Roundtable鈥�, Bangladesh鈥檚 first-ever roundtable discussion featuring the nation鈥檚 most influential filmmakers.
Local mobile phone output rises in Sept
The production of mobile phones in Bangladesh experienced a slight increase in September, with a total increase of 1.14 lakh units compared with that in the previous month.
Dream dies in Abdullah鈥檚 death
Abu Bakkar Siddique, aged 59, felt happy when he could put his only son, Abdullah Siddique, in charge in his business of automobile spares in July...
ExxonMobil profits dip as it gives back almost $10b to investors
ExxonMobil reported a dip in third-quarter profits Friday on lower earnings from its refining business, but the results were strong enough to enable nearly $10 billion in shareholder distributions...
Regulating internet pricing needed to increase accessibility: experts
Experts on Monday opined that mobile internet pricing should be regulated so that more people could use it and more foreign tech companies, such as Google and Facebook, established offices in Bangladesh...
2 lead factories demolished in Tangail
A mobile court on Wednesday demolished two lead factories illegally established on forestland at Sagardighi of Ghatail in Tangail.
Telco operators keep losing subscribers
All four mobile operators in the country experienced a decrease of subscription for the second consecutive month in August, according to data published by the Bangladesh...
Govt should attend to public trust deficit in legal system
AN ALARMING increase in mob violence in two months is disconcerting, especially because a major policy focus of the interim government is to improve law and order and to restore public trust in law enforcement. In August鈥揝eptember, after the fall of the Awami League regime, as Ain O Salish Kendra says, at least 49 people were killed in mob violence. In the corresponding period in 2023, the number of mob violence deaths was 10...
Suspected drug dealer killed in lynch-mob attack in C鈥檔awabganj
A youth was lynched by an angry mob after he had reportedly stabbed two people, including an imam of a local mosque, at Chapainawabganj Sadar on Thursday...
49 lynched in 2 months in Bangladesh : ASK
Incidents of mob violence are on the rise in the country with at least 49 people lynched in the past two months, according to the monthly report of human rights organistation Ain o Salish Kendra.
JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France concerned over mob violence in Bangladesh
JusticeMakers Bangladesh in France has expressed grave concern over mob violence and lynching incidents in Bangladesh following the recent political upheaval...
Pakistan capital at standstill as Imran supporters stage protests
Pakistan鈥檚 capital was locked down on Saturday, swarmed by security forces with mobile internet cut as supporters of jailed ex-prime minister Imran Khan attempted to seize the streets in protest...
UK automakers urge new govt to support EV market
Britain鈥檚 automobile trade body Friday asked the country鈥檚 new government for greater support to boost sales of electric vehicles, saying manufacturers鈥� collective discounts...
BMPCA urges govt to reform telecom, internet services
The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumers Association (BMPCA) has called on the interim government to unveil a roadmap for reforms in the telecommunication and internet service sectors, aiming to improve service quality and address customer concerns...
Local mobile phone output goes up slightly in July
The production of mobile phones in Bangladesh experienced a slight increase in July, with a total increase of 1.06 lakh units compared with that in the previous month.
Things to Consider Before Buying a Mobile Phone in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide for Bangladeshi Shoppers
In 2024, mobile phones are no longer just tools for communication鈥攖hey鈥檙e essential for entertainment, education, work, and even content creation. With so many international brands, price ranges, and advanced features available, choosing the right smartphone can be overwhelming. Whether you鈥檙e looking for a budget-friendly option or a premium flagship, the mobile phone market in Bangladesh is more diverse than ever, thanks to the growth of e-commerce, the expansion of 4G and 5G networks, and the availability of both global and local brands...
Case filed against DU hall provost, others over mob lynching of Tofazzal
A case has been filed against 15 people including the removed provost of Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall, Professor Shah Muhammad Masum, on charges of beating to death a man on suspicion of theft at the dorm of Dhaka University...
Growing threat to civil liberties
MOB violence, where citizens take matters into their own hands, has emerged as a troubling issue in Bangladesh. This type of vigilantism not only disrupts the legal framework but also endangers the civil liberties enshrined in the constitution of Bangladesh. Often driven by dissatisfaction with the justice system鈥檚 delays, such actions bypass legal procedures...
Security tightened in Dighinala
Security was beefed up in Dighinala upzila on Friday, a day after over 50 shops and other establishments were set on fire during clashes following the death of a Bengali man, Md Mamum, in a mob beating.
Citizens can鈥檛 take law into their own hands: adviser
Home affairs adviser lieutenant general (retired) Mohammad Jahangir Alam Chowdhury on Thursday emphasised the need to raise public awareness about mob justice, saying...
Asif Nazrul warns of immediate action against mob justice
Law, justice, and parliamentary affairs adviser Asif Nazrul on Thursday said that the interim government would take immediate action against those involved in mob justice, warning that no...
鈥楳entally unstable鈥� man beaten to death on DU campus
Authorities at Dhaka University on Thursday formed a seven-member committee to investigate the death of a man in mob lynching inside the university鈥檚 Fazlul Haque Muslim Hall...
Infra needs to be upgraded to better telco services: BMPCA
The Bangladesh Mobile Phone Consumer Association on Tuesday said that one of the key barriers to receiving good mobile network services was the shortage of mobile network infrastructure in the country...
Bangladesh Bank appoints management board to Nagad
The Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday appointed a five-member management board to Nagad, the second largest mobile financial service provider in the country...
Mobocracy: always a threat to democracy
IN THE last month, Bangladesh has experienced a disturbing surge in violent incidents involving large groups acting outside the law. Recently, in less than a week, a teenage Hindu boy in Khulna was brutally assaulted and beaten by a mob in front of local police after being accused of defaming Hazrat Muhammad (pbuh) on social media. Concurrently...
Suspected extortionist lynched in Bogura
A suspected extortionist was lynched in a mob attack in Bogura鈥檚 Kahalu upazila Friday night...
Relief goods seized from ex-AL lawmaker鈥檚 residence in Khulna
A mobile court seized relief goods from the Paikgacha residence of former Awami League lawmaker for Khulna-6 constituency (Paikgachha-Koyra) Rashiduzzaman Morol on Tuesday.
Bangladesh lags behind in mobile economy growth: GSMA
The mobile economy in the Asia-Pacific region is experiencing rapid growth, but Bangladesh is struggling to keep pace.