Grameenphone Ltd. will provide Starlink’s satellite-based internet services to its business and corporate customers through a new partnership with Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL), the authorized Starlink reseller.
Under the agreement, BSCL will deliver Starlink’s advanced satellite connectivity to Grameenphone’s B2B and corporate clients, enabling high-speed, low-latency internet in areas with limited or no terrestrial infrastructure, said the press release. The service is expected to benefit industries requiring mission-critical uptime and seamless data transmission in remote and geographically challenging regions.
The signing ceremony took place recently at the GP House boardroom. Dr Muhammad Imadur Rahman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BSCL, and Yasir Azman, Chief Executive Officer of Grameenphone, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations.
“We are pleased to partner with Grameenphone to expand satellite broadband access for Bangladesh’s enterprise sector,” said Dr Muhammad Imadur Rahman, Managing Director & CEO of BSCL. “Together, we aim to strengthen the nation’s digital backbone, ensuring uninterrupted communication for critical operations, even in the most challenging environments.”
Dr Asif Naimur Rashid, Chief Business Officer of Grameenphone, said, “At Grameenphone, we are continuously looking for ways to bring best-in-class connectivity solutions to our enterprise customers. This collaboration with BSCL and Starlink marks another step in our commitment to ensuring business continuity and resilience for organizations operating across Bangladesh.”
Also present at the signing were Md. Golam Sarowar, General Manager (Admin & Procurement) and Shah Ahmedul Kabir, General Manager (Sales & Marketing) of BSCL; along with Dr Asif Naimur Rashid, Chief Business Officer of Grameenphone and other senior officials from both organizations.
“With Starlink’s advanced satellite technology, our B2B partners, especially those operating in remote energy fields, coastal operations, or border zones, will be able to stay connected, productive, and future-ready,” Dr Rashid added.
