, April 28 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has officially approved the license for Starlink, the US-based satellite internet provider, to begin operations in Bangladesh, marking a significant step towards improving connectivity, especially in remote and underserved areas.

The Chief Adviser approved the license on Monday, said his Special Assistant Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb.

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'.

BTRC grants initial approval to Starlink, awaits final ministry clearance

On March 25, Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus directed the relevant authorities t...