Mobile Recharge: Taka 56 of 100 is VAT
Mobile Recharge: Taka 56 of 100 is VAT

The cost for internet and talk-time will further increased as the interim government is set to raise the supplementary duty rate to 23 percent from present 20 percent in the sector. A gazette regarding this may be issued soon. National Revenue Board (NBR) source said: On mobile phone services...

Bangladesh recognizes right to uninterrupted internet access
Bangladesh recognizes right to uninterrupted internet access

Bangladesh has officially recognized the right to 24/7 internet access as a right for its citizens. Information and Broadcasting Advisor Md. Nahid Islam made the announcement on his verified social media page on Tuesday evening. He stated, The Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2024, establishes 24/7...

Nationwide internet blackout was on Hasina’s order: Palak
Nationwide internet blackout was on Hasina’s order: Palak

Former state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak has confessed the nationwide internet shut down was a deliberate move on Sheikh Hasinas orders. His testimony was recorded by ICTs investigation agency following a questioning session held yesterday, Chief Prosecutor Md Tajul Islam said while...

Internet blackout in July movement: Palak to be interrogated by ICT probe body
Internet blackout in July movement: Palak to be interrogated by ICT probe body

International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Thursday gives permission its probe body to interrogate former state minister for Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak on December 18 over internet blackout enforced by then government throughout the country during the...