Dhaka, April 28 -- The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has given initial approval to Starlink to provide satellite internet services in Bangladesh.

It sent a letter to the Posts and Telecommunications Division last week seeking final endorsement, according to a ministry source.

Under the telecommunications law, BTRC is required to obtain prior approval from the ministry before making major decisions, including the issuance of licences.

Bangladeshi firms join hands with US telecom giant Starlink

On April 7, Starlink applied to the BTRC for a licence to operate in the country under the regulatory framework titled "Guidelines for Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) Satellite Services Operators in Bangladesh.

On Marc...