Starlink launch won’t affect Bangladesh amid US-China trade tensions: Taiyeb

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Published On: 20 May 2025, 17:09 Updated On:20 May 2025, 19:52

DHAKA, May 20, 2025 (BSS) – Chief Adviser's Special Assistant Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb today said the launch of Starlink will not impact Bangladesh despite the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China.

He made the remarks while responding to a question at a press briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital.

Taiyeb said Bangladesh remains committed to adopting the most advanced communication technologies available globally.

He noted that Chinese technology is currently being used in establishing the country's 4G and 5G network infrastructure and backbone systems.

Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser at the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology today spoke at a press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy. Photo: PID

“In addition, several projects are underway under Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) and Teletalk with Chinese funding and engineers,” he added.

The special assistant also pointed out that numerous Chinese companies are working in Bangladesh as vendors to mobile network operators.

“We want both Chinese and American companies to be able to operate here freely, by respecting our national interests,” Taiyeb said. “If a Chinese company like GW wishes to enter the market, it will receive the same policy support.”

He, however, mentioned that companies from other countries, including Amazon Kuiper, Telesat, Satteloit, and OneWeb (UK), have shown interest in entering the Bangladeshi market.

“If they choose to do business here, we are prepared to offer them equal policy support,” he affirmed.

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam and Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder were present at the briefing.
 

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