30/05/2025
Starlink in Bangladesh: Beyond the Headlines
While many are aware that Starlink has launched in Bangladesh, offering high-speed satellite internet, there are deeper implications worth noting:
âĸ Empowering Remote Regions: Starlink's satellite-based service can provide reliable internet access to remote and underserved areas, such as the Chattogram Hill Tracts and coastal regions like Bhola, where traditional broadband infrastructure is lacking.
The Financial Express
âĸ Resilience During Disruptions: Unlike traditional networks, Starlink's infrastructure is less susceptible to disruptions caused by natural disasters or political unrest, ensuring continuous connectivity during critical times.
Reuters
âĸ Educational Opportunities: Enhanced internet access can bridge the digital divide, offering students in rural areas improved access to online educational resources and opportunities.
âĸ While the service comes at a premiumâmonthly subscriptions start at 4,200 Taka with equipment costs around 47,000 Takaâits potential to transform Bangladesh's digital landscape is significant.