Tag: Banglalink

Sep292026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Banglalink brings mobile services to ChatGPT

Banglalink has brought its core mobile services into ChatGPT in the first such integration by a telecom operator in Bangladesh, allowing customers to access everyday mobile services through a simple conversation.With Banglalink GPT, subscribers can manage everyday telco needs directly through ChatGPT, from checking their balance and usage and finding suitable packs to checking roaming status and accessing other key mobile services, without having to switch between different apps or websites.Developed by Banglalink Digital, the service is now live nationwide for Banglalink subscribers. They can find Banglalink GPT in ChatGPT’s GPT section and use it by simply asking questions in everyday language.Banglalink GPT also recommends suitable packs to users based on their needs and usa...

Sep282026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

VEON and Banglalink Convene Global Investors in New York to Advance “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!”

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Symposium builds momentum for initiative targeting USD 1 billion in foreign direct investment in Bangladesh's digital economy, anchored by VEON's USD 250 million commitment[Dhaka, September 25, 2026] VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator, and its operating subsidiary in Bangladesh, Banglalink, on Thursday hosted the inaugural investor symposium for the “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!” initiative in New York City, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The closed-door roundtable brought together global investors, development finance institutions and Bangladeshi government officials to discuss investment opportunities in Bangladesh’s digital economy.VEON’s “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!” initiative, launched earlier this year, is a proposed public-private partn...

Sep282026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Banglalink Launching Direct Mobile-to-Satellite Services with Starlink

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Banglalink has received approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to launch its Starlink Direct-to-Cell service, bringing mobile connectivity to places across Bangladesh beyond the reach of traditional mobile networks.With this service, Bangladesh becomes the first country in South Asia to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell connectivity.The service is designed to be simple and accessible to everyone. If you can see the stars, you can connect anytime, in a simple and easy way. If you have a Banglalink 4G-enabled phone, you can use the service wherever Starlink Direct-to-Cell coverage is available, without needing a special phone, satellite dish or any additional equipment. There is nothing extra to install or set up.All Banglalink subscribers wit...

Sep162026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Banglalink’s orange club members to enjoy exclusive discount at Aarong

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Members of Banglalink’s loyalty platform Orange Club can now enjoy an exclusive 10 percent discount on purchases from popular lifestyle brand Aarong, helping them make their festive shopping more rewarding as the season approaches. This discount can be availed on purchases made through Aarong.com and the Aarong App.To bring the exclusive discount to its Orange Club members, Banglalink signed an agreement with Aarong on September 10 at Aarong Centre in the capital’s Tejgaon.The signing ceremony was attended by Mohammad Asifur Rahim, Deputy Director, Product; Zain Zaman, Senior Manager; Shahadat H Mazumder, Partnership Manager; from Banglalink.Representing Aarong were Tamjid Bin Anis, Deputy General Manager, E-Commerce & Corporate Sales, BRAC-Aarong; Atanu Bhakta, Deputy Gene...

Sep132026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Talk for free on Banglalink every Friday

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To ensure that distance doesn't mean disconnection, Banglalink, country's leading digital operator, has launched a purpose-led initiative titled 'Kotha Bola Shukrobare Free'.Under this nationwide offer, prepaid or postpaid Banglalink users subscribing to any 7-day or 30-day data packs or bundles can enjoy free imo voice and video calls without deducting from their data balance. The benefit recurs every Friday throughout the validity of the eligible bundle. Since many customers use imo to make voice or video calls with their family members living abroad, Banglalink decided to make imo free for them.Friday isn't just a holiday for Bangladeshis; it is a day for family gatherings and shared meals. For millions of Bangladeshis and immigrant workers, it's also the primary time to reconne...

Sep42026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Banglalink concludes Ethics & Compliance Week 2026

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Banglalink, the country’s leading digital operator, in its effort to deliver on its commitment to embedding ethics, integrity, transparency and responsible growth across its operations, observed Ethics & Compliance Week 2026 during the month of August with the slogan “Ethics & Compliance Starts with Us”.Ethics & Compliance Week 2026 reinforced the essential principle the operator follows: Sustainable growth relies not only on what an organization achieves, but on how those goals are accomplished,’ at every operational level.The five-day program drew in leaders, employees, front-line workers, and business partners, as well as a visiting delegation from Banglalink’s parent company, VEON, including Gabriela Gutierrez, Group Head of Ethics & Compliance, Sarwat Salauddin...

Aug252026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Banglalink installs 50-kW rooftop solar system at Cumilla data center

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Reinforcing its commitment to environmentally responsible digital infrastructure, Banglalink, the country's leading digital operator, has installed a 50-kW rooftop solar power system at its Cumilla Data Center. The system utilizes 2,500 square feet of previously unutilized rooftop space and is expected to generate approximately 85,000 kWh of clean energy annually, resulting in an estimated 6% reduction in grid electricity consumption during solar generation hours.This initiative is expected to reduce carbon emissions by about 52 tons each year and save approximately BDT 1.2 million in energy costs annually.In addition, the system will support Banglalink's ESG goals while helping ensure uninterrupted data center operations during emergencies and power outages.Notably, Banglalin...

Aug122026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Banglalink Receives Bangladesh Bank Approval to Launch Digital Payment Service Mukto Pay

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Banglalink, the country's leading digital operator, today received a Payment Service Provider (PSP) licence from Bangladesh Bank, paving the way for its entry into the country's digital payments market. Banglalink will launch its digital payment services under the brand Mukto Pay, a fully owned Banglalink service designed to provide customers with simple, secure and accessible digital payment solutions. The milestone marks a significant step in Banglalink's expansion into digital financial services, supporting the transformation of Bangladesh's financial ecosystem, accelerating the country's transition towards a cashless society, and contributing to its ambition to become a $1 trillion economy by 2034. Designed to give consumers greater financial freedom and convenience, Mukto Pay aims t...

Aug92026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Banglalink partners with BURO Bangladesh for connectivity and digital solutions

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Country's leading digital operator Banglalink has signed an agreement with BURO Bangladesh, one of the country's largest microfinance institutions, to provide connectivity and digital solutions to the organization.Under the agreement, Banglalink will provide connectivity and enterprise digital solutions to BURO Bangladesh, supporting the organizations communication needs through reliable digital services. The partnership reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to leveraging technology for greater efficiency and seamless connectivity. The signing ceremony was held on Tuesday at the head office of BURO Bangladesh. Kazi Mahboob Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer of Banglalink, and Farmina Hossain, Director Operations of BURO Bangladesh, signed the agreement on behalf of their r...

Aug72026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Banglalink Stands with Communities During the Monsoon

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Banglalink, the country’s leading digital operator, recently distributed over 12,000 raincoats among rickshaw and van pullers across 10 city corporations during the ongoing monsoon season. The initiative covered major urban hubs, including Dhaka, Gazipur, Chattogram, Khulna, Barishal, Rangpur, Bogura, Sylhet, Mymensingh, and Rajshahi.As a caring brand, Banglalink designed this initiative to address the everyday challenges faced by essential daily earners like rickshaw and van pullers who have little choice but to brave the downpours, often getting drenched with no one standing by to support them.Recognizing this reality, Banglalink stepped in to care for those who need it the most. For the operator, being a responsible brand is not only limited to the expansion of its core connecti...