Banglalink
No data charge for e-transactions on Upay app for Banglalink customers
Banglalink customers can now make e-transactions through the Upay app for free, all thanks to a collaboration between the leading mobile financial service provider and the cell phone operator.
Besides, Banglalink customers will also get cash reward up to Tk 50 and 1 GB data free after successful self-registration on the Upay app. The app can be downloaded from Google Play Store and the Apple store.
Banglalink users will also enjoy 1 GB bonus internet data upon purchasing a special pack of 1 GB internet data and 25 minutes of talk time at Tk 44 from the Upay app.
Read: Banglalink signs agreement with ZTE for network modernization
Customers of three major mobile phone operators -- Grameenphone, Robi and Banglalink -- can all now use the Upay app free due to its recent partnerships.
Banglalink committed to nationwide 4G rollout, CEO tells VEON event
Banglalink is committed to building a nationwide 4G network and will continue to develop its digital operator portfolio maintaining double-digit growth in upcoming years, said Erik Aas, chief executive officer (CEO) of the telecom operator.
"We are now focusing on expanding our strong 4G network across the country so that all of our customers from every region can benefit from it. With the highest amount of spectrum per customer, we will fulfil this objective soon and reinforce our position in the market," he added.
Banglalink established an essential capex commitment for the upcoming 2-3 years and this will ensure its nationwide competitive 4G coverage, the CEO said.
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He was addressing VEON's Investor Day event organised by the telecom operator's parent company VEON.
Kaan Terzioğlu, group chief executive officer of VEON, and other CEOs of operating companies owned by VEON also joined the event, which was held in the presence of investors and analysts from different regions of the world.
Banglalink's revenue market share is expected to converge towards its spectrum market share of 25 per cent.
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When it comes to the overall market scenario, the operator has seen a fast growth of 4G-enabled customers.
In the last quarter, Banglalink reported that 33 per cent of its customers used 4G, and the customer base grew by 63 per cent year on year.
4 Banglalink officials get bail in case filed by James
A Dhaka court on Monday granted permanent bail to four officials of mobile operator Banglalink in a case filed by rock icon James for breaching the copyright law.
The four accused are- Erik Aas, chief executive officer of Banglalink Digital Communication ltd, Nurul Alam, its chief compliance officer, Taimur Rahman, chief corporate regulatory affairs officer and Anik dhar, head of VAS.
Judge KM Emrul Kayesh of Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court passed the order after the four accused surrendered before it.
The court also fixed January 5, 2022 for hearing.
Read: James sues Banglalink for “breaching” copyright law
On November 30, the same court granted them ad-interim bail till today (Monday).
Earlier on November 10, Faruq Mahfuz Anam alias James appeared before Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate KM Emrul Kayesh and lodged the complaint against mobile operator Banglalink under section 71/82/91 over copyright issue.
After the recording of James’ statement, the Magistrate asked five officials of Banglalink to appear before his court on November 30 and explain their role.
Besides, Hamin Ahmed and Manam Ahmed of Miles band lodged another complaint with the same court against Banglalink over the copyright issue.
According to the complaint, Banglalink used many songs of rock star James and Miles band at its ringtone, welcome tune, in its advertisement and others without their permission from 2007-2021, which is the violation of the copyright law.
Banglalink signs agreement with ZTE for network modernization
Banglalink has signed an agreement with ZTE for its network modernization across the country.
Chief Executive Officer of Banglalink Erik Aas and Senior Vice President of ZTE Corporation Zhang Jian Peng (James) signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations at a signing ceremony held in Banglalink office on Tuesday.
Digital communications service provider Banglalink will utilize ZTE’s best-in-class products and technology solutions to enhance its network capacity over the next five years under this agreement, according to a press release issued by Banglalink.
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Banglalink CEO Erik Aas said,“Our partnership with ZTE is yet another testament to Banglalink’s future-forward approach and readiness to provide the best network experiences to customers.”
Banglalink has invested heavily in recent years to equip its network with modern technologies, the CEO added.
Meanwhile, ZTE vice president Zhang Jian Peng said, “We believe that our innovative technologies and integrated solutions will strengthen Banglalink’s network capacity.”
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Banglalink’s continued network investments and acquisition of new spectrum have already resulted in improved network speed and coverage across the country. The partnership with ZTE will bolster Banglalink’s efforts for network modernization further, said the release.
Banglalink has recently announced its plan to build a minimum of 3,000 Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) by 2022, the release added.
Read Banglalink committed to nationwide 4G rollout, CEO tells VEON event
James sues Banglalink for “breaching” copyright law
Bangladesh’s rock icon James, popularly known as 'Nagar Baul’ James, lodged a complaint against mobile operator Banglalink for allegedly breaching the copyright law. Faruq Mahfuz Anam alias James appeared before Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate KM Emrul Kayesh and lodged the complaint under section 71/82/91 over copyright issue.
Read: Rock icon James to headline Brandmyth’s winter concert in city After the recording of James’ statement, the Magistrate asked five officials of Banglalink to appear before his court on November 30 and explain their role, said additional public prosecutor Taposh Kumar Pal.
Banglalink wins CSR award for 'Empowering through Employment' initiative with Kormo
Banglalink has won the corporate social responsibility (CSR) award in the financial inclusion category for its "Empowering through Employment" initiative with Kormo Jobs by Google.
Jointly presented by The Daily Star and CSR Window Bangladesh, the award recognises corporates for their innovative and world-class CSR initiatives, social projects and programmes implemented for sustainable impacts in the society.
Erik Aas, chief executive officer of Banglalink, received the award at a ceremony.
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Banglalink partnered with Kormo Jobs, a job-matching app by Google that specialises in entry-level jobs, to set up dedicated Kormo Jobs Kiosks in selected Banglalink outlets, where Kormo representatives assist job-seekers in finding employment opportunities and accessing learning resources through the Kormo Jobs app.
As a strategic partner of Kormo Jobs, Banglalink also works with Kormo Jobs to jointly hold virtual career development sessions, job fairs and other events aimed at boosting youth employment.
From five finalists for the award, Banglalink was selected as the winner for playing an exemplary role in empowering the youth through this CSR project.
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Erik said: "We are delighted and proud of receiving this prestigious award, which is a testimony to the role Banglalink has been playing as a socially responsible corporate organisation. There are so many talented people in our country, and our key objective behind the partnership with Kormo Jobs is to facilitate youth employment through the use of our service points and multiple digital initiatives."
Bickey Russell, co-lead of Kormo Jobs and director of operations at Google's Next Billion Users initiative, said: "Our partnership with Banglalink has enabled the Kormo Jobs app to reach thousands of job-seekers quickly and help them find career opportunities."
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BTRC reminds users of least-promoted service: 'Do Not Disturb' for promo texts!
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has asked mobile phone users to use the "Do Not Disturb" service to stop receiving unwanted and promotional texts on phones.
Mobile phone users often receive phone calls and messages that they do not want. Although such messages are sometimes meant for informing people, they can be annoying to many users.
Following the instructions of the BTRC, the mobile operators launched the option of blocking promotional SMSs for the customers several years ago.
However, unaware of the service, many customers still complain to the regulator about the nuisance texts.
So, the BTRC has started sensitising people about the solution that already exists for the problem.
Anyone who does not want to receive promotional SMS on their mobile can dial the following short code and activate the Do Not Disturb service, the regulator said in a statement on Saturday.
To stop it, Grameenphone users will have to dial *121*1101#, Banglalink users *121*8*6# and for Robi and Airtel it is *7#.
Opportunities for youth: NSU teams up with Banglalink
Banglalink has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North South University (NSU) to open a new window of opportunity and collaboration.