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Mahmudul Hasan

Reporter · BD

Indexed articles, last 90 days
28
Latest publication
Oct 1, 2026
Outlet visibility, for The Daily Star
Top 50K sites
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Jul 5, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Mahmudul Hasan

    BTRC seeks to phase out 2G in three years (opens the original)

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    The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to seek government approval for phasing out 2G mobile networks by December 2029. The decision was taken at a commission meeting this week as the regulator considers a roadmap for the eventual shutdown of 2G services, officials said. The move comes as the government seeks to expand internet connectivity and the digital economy. It also plans to introduce a system based on a single digital identity and wallet to encourage wi

  2. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Mahmudul Hasan

    Banglalink, Robi split over E-GSM spectrum auction timeline (opens the original)

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    Bangladesh’s two private mobile operators, Robi Axiata and Banglalink, have taken opposing positions on the auction of E-GSM spectrum, the frequency range that can travel long distances and penetrate buildings effectively. Banglalink has urged the telecom regulator to defer any major spectrum-related decisions until the country’s new Telecommunications Policy is finalised, while Robi is pressing for the spectrum’s immediate release. The development comes as the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regul

  3. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Mahmudul Hasan

    Banglalink, Robi split over E-GSM spectrum auction timeline (opens the original)

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    Bangladesh's two private mobile operators, Robi Axiata and Banglalink, have taken opposing positions on the auction of E-GSM spectrum, the frequency range that can travel long distances and penetrate buildings effectively. Banglalink has urged the telecom regulator to defer any major spectrum-related decisions until the country's new Telecommunications Policy is finalised, while Robi is pressing for the spectrum's immediate release. The development comes as the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regul

  4. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Mahmudul Hasan

    Handset industry under pressure on multiple fronts (opens the original)

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    Bangladesh’s local mobile handset industry is under fresh pressure from rising prices of memory components, adding to longstanding problems such as grey-market competition, weak factory utilisation and uncertainty over regulatory enforcement. Prices of key smartphone components, particularly RAM and ROM, have risen sharply this year, raising production costs for local manufacturers and threatening to make budget smartphones more expensive. At the same time, local handset production is declining

  5. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · Mahmudul Hasan

    Handset industry squeezed on multiple fronts (opens the original)

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    Bangladesh’s local mobile handset industry is under fresh pressure from rising prices of memory components, adding to longstanding problems such as grey-market competition, weak factory utilisation and uncertainty over regulatory enforcement. Prices of key smartphone components, particularly RAM and ROM, have risen sharply this year, raising production costs for local manufacturers and threatening to make budget smartphones more expensive. At the same time, local handset production is declining

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