Bangladesh to launch Bangabandhu Satellite-2 in 2023
Representational image of Bangabandhu-1 satellite. UNB, Dhaka UNB, Dhaka BSCL Managing Director Shahriar Ahmed Chowdhury and PwC Global Space Practice Leader Luigi Scatteia signed the agreement on behalf of their respective sides. Shahriar said the PwC would submit their recommendations within the next 90 days. Then, we ll hand it over to the government, he said. BSCL Chairman Shahjahan Mahmood said they can estimate cost after getting recommendations from the company. We received 21 consulting companies applications. Later, we selected PwC considering reasonable cost and good company, he added. Our work was delayed seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the satellite can be launched during the tenure of the incumbent government or by 2023, he added.
Bangabandhu Satellite-2 to be launched in 2023
Special Correspondent
19th January, 2021 08:44:04
The government is expecting to launch the country’s second satellite- Bangabandhu Satellite-2-by 2023, a top official confirmed.
As part of the plan, Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL) has signed an agreement with a France-based company, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Advisory, SAS for consultancy services to launch Bangabandhu Satellite-2.
BSCL Managing Director (Additional Charge) Shahriar Ahmed Chowdhury and PwC Space Practice Leader Dr Luigi Scaria signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organisations.
Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar as the chief guest was present at the signing ceremony virtually.
Posts and Telecommunications Division Secretary Md Afzal Hossain and Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Shyam Sunder Sikder addressed the function as the special guests.
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Mustafa Jabbar for embracing latest technology to develop CMSMEs
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DHAKA, Jan 13, 2021 (BSS) – Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar today underscored the need for embracing the latest technology to develop the country’s cottage, micro, small, and medium sized enterprises (CMSMEs).
“To keep pace with the times we have to spread our digital knowledge among all people and technological change must be embraced with sincerity. We should know our own heritage well and spread it among others and for this he called on the youth to play a leading role,” he said while speaking as the chief guest at a webinar on “CMSMEs In Bangladesh: Journey, Challenges and Future Direction” for Mymensingh Division as a part of its REVIVE Project, said a press release.
Nagad joins forces with GP to drive digital financial inclusion
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DHAKA, Dec 16, 2020 (BSS) – Nagad, the digital financial service of Bangladesh Post Office, has officially started the process to bring the users of Grameenphone Limited under this state-of-the-art innovation.
The initiative will enable the 7.6 crore Grameenphone users to efficiently avail the services of Nagad, said a press release today.
To this end, an agreement was signed between Nagad and Grameenphone Limited in this regard recently.
Under the deal, Grameenphone customers can become the clients of Nagad by opening an account dialling 167# from their mobile phone and setting the PIN. For the last few months, Grameenphone customers have been availing this innovative service on a trial basis.