Dhaka, Bangladesh – Starlink, the satellite internet service, has started in Bangladesh. People can now order Starlink. This was announced on Tuesday.
Starlink offers two main plans for homes. One plan costs BDT 6,000 per month. This is called Starlink Residential. The other plan is Starlink Residential Lite. It costs BDT 4,200 per month.
To start using Starlink, customers need to pay a one-time fee. This fee is BDT 47,000 for the equipment. The equipment includes a satellite dish and a Wi-Fi router.
Mr. Foyez Ahmed Taiyeb shared the news. He is the Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Post, Telecommunication, and Information Technology. He posted on his verified Facebook page. He said Starlink called him on Monday afternoon about the launch. Starlink also announced the launch on their X (formerly Twitter) account.
A key feature of Starlink is unlimited internet data. There is no limit on how much data you can use. The internet speed can go up to 300 Mbps.
Mr. Taiyeb said this is good news for premium internet users. It gives them a reliable, high-speed option. He also said it will help areas without good internet. Companies can expand their business in these places. NGOs, freelancers, and business owners can also get steady, fast internet all year round.
The government hopes Starlink will improve internet access across the country. This is especially true for remote areas. The launch is part of a plan to bring the service to Bangladesh quickly. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus congratulated everyone involved in making this happen.