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Starlink launch won't affect Bangladesh amid US-China trade tensions: Taiyeb

Bangladesh

BSS
20 May, 2025, 05:15 pm
Last modified: 20 May, 2025, 05:21 pm

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Starlink launch won't affect Bangladesh amid US-China trade tensions: Taiyeb

BSS
20 May, 2025, 05:15 pm
Last modified: 20 May, 2025, 05:21 pm
Starlink’s satellite technology offers a promising solution by providing seamless internet coverage even in the most inaccessible parts of the country. Photo: Collected
Starlink’s satellite technology offers a promising solution by providing seamless internet coverage even in the most inaccessible parts of the country. Photo: Collected

The launch of Starlink will not impact Bangladesh despite the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China, Chief Adviser's Special Assistant Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb said today (20 May).

He made the remarks while responding to a question at a press briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

Taiyeb said Bangladesh remains committed to adopting the most advanced communication technologies available globally.

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He noted that Chinese technology is currently being used in establishing the country's 4G and 5G network infrastructure and backbone systems.

"In addition, several projects are underway under Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) and Teletalk with Chinese funding and engineers," he added.

NoC is mandatory in installing Starlink connections: Taiyeb

The special assistant also pointed out that numerous Chinese companies are working in Bangladesh as vendors to mobile network operators.

"We want both Chinese and American companies to be able to operate here freely, by respecting our national interests," Taiyeb said. "If a Chinese company like GW wishes to enter the market, it will receive the same policy support."

He, however, mentioned that companies from other countries, including Amazon Kuiper, Telesat, Satteloit, and OneWeb (UK), have shown interest in entering the Bangladeshi market.

"If they choose to do business here, we are prepared to offer them equal policy support," he affirmed.

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam and Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder were present at the briefing.

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