Bangladeshi cellular service provider to invest half bln USD in 4G network

DHAKA, Aug. 23 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh’s cellular service provider Banglalink Tuesday announced its decision to invest half a billion U.S. dollars in the development of digital infrastructure for a powerful 4G network in the country, reports Xinhua. Banglalink, a subsidiary of Netherlands-based company VEON Ltd., is one of the leading digital communications service providers in […]

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Banglalink gears up for a powerful 4G network

DHAKA, Aug. 22 (NsNewsWire) —  Banglalink, one of the leading digital communications service providers in Bangladesh is set to offer 4G, the fourth generation internet for all through a most advanced and powerful network. To achieve this, the company is working relentlessly and upgrading its network to offer a data heavy and seamless connectivity for […]

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Bangladesh’s four operators add 10 mln subscribers in first half of 2017

DHAKA, Aug. 22 (NsNewsWire) — The total number of Bangladesh’s mobile phone subscribers reached nearly 136 million at the end of June 2017 with addition of about 10 million new users in the first six months of this year, statistics of the country’s telecom regulator showed Monday, reports Xinhua. With nearly one million new addition […]

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SKorea prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for Samsung heir

South Korean prosecutors today sought a 12-year jail term for Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee, over charges that include allegedly bribing the former president for government support to help Lee cement control of the group, reports reuters. Lee, the de facto leader of one of Asia’s largest conglomerates, has been in detention since […]

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China’s smartphone makers eye rural Bangladeshi market

by Naim-Ul-Karim In Bangladesh, names on the bestseller list of smartphones include top Chinese brands like Huawei, Oppo, Xiaomi and Vivo that collectively nowadays sell almost as many handsets as the other big brands, reports Xinhua. These Chinese brands have closely matched their competitors over the last few years, clinching top positions in terms of […]

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Grameenphone Star Customers to get special discount at US Bangla Airline

DHAKA, July 24 (NsNewsWire) — Grameenphone Ltd has signed an agreement with US Bangla Airlines, the leading premium airline of Bangladesh to provide a special discount to its Star Customers under a joint partnership promotion. Under this promotion, Grameenphone STAR customers will get special discount (12% on Business & 10% on Economy class) on Base […]

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Session on IoT and Smart City Connectivity held at GPHouse

DHAKA, July 11 (NsNewsWire) — Grameenphone and different local chapters of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) have jointly organized a session titled “The Role of IoT (Internet of Things) in a Smart City Connected Community”. The program was held at GPHOUSE on July 4, 2017.Keynote speaker of the session Dr. Saifur Rahman, Professor […]

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GP LAUNCHES AFFORDABLE SMARTPHONES WITH LAVA AND MICROMAX

DHAKA, May 22 (NsNewsWire) — Grameenphone has partnered with Micromax and Lava to launch Cobranded Micromax Q354 and re-launch the Cobranded Lava Iris 505 in the market today, pursuing their aim of bringing affordable smartphones in the hands of the Bangladeshi people. The two devices were launched in a ceremony at a local hotel, following […]

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