- Elizabeth Strout, Miranda July shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction
- Mymensingh youth who participated in Ukraine war for Russia dies
- CA to hold bilateral talks with Modi, other BIMSTEC leaders tomorrow
- Rescue team led by Bangladesh Army continues its operation in Myanmar
- Thai ministers meet CA on BIMSTEC sidelines
- ‘Evidence of conspiracy to thwart July-August trial found’
- Kagiso Rabada leaves Gujarat Titans squad for personal reasons
- Gold price declines after hitting all-time high on Trump tariffs
- India says 'examining the implications' of US tariffs
- Russia, Cuba, North Korea escape Trump's tariff
- Over 100,000 child deaths, 63,000 stillbirths annually in Bangladesh
- Trump's tariffs dull the dollar's safe-haven sheen
- BIMSTEC Secretary General calls on Touhid
- CA joins official dinner of BIMSTEC
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- Rejuvenated IPL match-winner Siraj praised for 'fire in his belly'
- Top Russian official in Washington for talks on improving ties
- Strict action to be taken to stop extortion in hills: Home Advisor
- China arrests 3 Filipinos on charge of spying
- Strong earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
Dr Yunus orders launch of Starlink’s broadband within 90 days
Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has directed the relevant authorities to ensure the commercial launch of Starlinks satellite broadband internet service in Bangladesh within 90 days, reports UNB. According to officials, during trial broadcasts in the country, Starlink operated using its foreign...
Starlink’s first Bangladesh trial to take place on Apr 9
Tech billionaire Elon Musks satellite internet service, Starlink, is set to begin its trial run in Bangladesh on April 9. Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), announced the trial at a press conference at the Foreign...
Starlink satellite internet service set to launch in Pakistan
Pakistan has granted Starlink temporary registration, allowing the satellite internet provider to operate in the country. Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced on Friday that the decision was made under the directive of Prime Minister Shahbaz...
SpaceX discusses over probable Starlink services at Bangladesh’s airports
SpaceX, the parent company of satellite-based internet provider Starlink, has explored the feasibility of introducing its services at Bangladeshs airports. Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) Chairman Air Vice Marshal Md. Manjur Kabir Bhuiyan met with SpaceX Global Engagement Advisor...
Starlink is ‘backbone’ of Ukrainian military – Musk
Elon Musk has reaffirmed that Starlink will remain operational in Ukraine, dismissing speculation that SpaceX might cut access to the satellite internet service, Kyiv Independent, and RT reported this. To be extremely clear, no matter how much I disagree with the Ukraine policy, Starlink will...
Bangladeshi firms join hands with US telecom giant Starlink
Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink, the international satellite internet service owned by billionaire Elon Musk, to support the establishment of ground earth stations in Bangladesh. The firms have already signed contracts with Starlink for collaboration, while a team from the...
Musk claims Starlink’s South Africa ban linked to race, authority denies allegations
Elon Musk has claimed that his satellite internet service, Starlink, is being prevented from operating in South Africa due to his race, stating that Starlink is not allowed to operate in South Africa, because Im not black. This statement, made on social media, came in response to a podcast...
Starlink in Bangladesh will end internet shutdowns permanently: CA press secretary
Bangladesh has invited Elon Musks Starlink to enter its market with the primary goal of preventing future internet shutdowns. Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the Chief Adviser, confirmed the matter. From his verified account, in a public Facebook post on Tuesday, Shafiqul said, The Sheikh...
CA invites Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh, launch Starlink
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has invited top US businessman and Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh and launch Starlink satellite service in the country, reports UNB. In a letter to Musk on February 19, Chief Adviser Dr Yunus told Musk his visit to Bangladesh...
US threatens to cut off Starlink access for Ukraine over mineral deal
The U.S. has reportedly warned that it may shut down Ukraines access to Elon Musks Starlink satellite internet service unless Kiev agrees to grant access to its critical mineral reserves, according to a report by RT citing Reuters. U.S. officials indicated the threat of an imminent shutdown of the...
Dr Yunus, Musk hold talks to bring Starlink to Bangladesh
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Thursday held an extensive video discussion with Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, and owner of Tesla and X, to explore future collaboration and to make further progress to introduce Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh, reports UNB. Dr Khalilur...
Starlink begins testing direct-to-cell satellite services
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that Starlinks Direct-to-Cell satellite service will enter beta testing on January 27. The announcement, posted on X, marks a major step toward achieving global mobile connectivity without relying on conventional ground-based cell towers. Starlink direct...