Dhaka, April 9 -- The satellite-based internet service provider founded by Elon Musk Starlink has commenced its operations in Bangladesh with a trial service. It is being demonstrated on April 9 at Bangladesh Investment Summit held at InterContinental Hotel in the capital.

The service has officially started on a trial basis; however, no formal announcement has been made yet regarding its full-fledged launch.

On March 29, Starlink received its investment registration approval from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, with the company being granted 90 working days to begin operations.

To offer commercial internet services, Starlink must first acquire an NGSO license from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission,...