Elon Musk's Starlink now in Bangladesh

Elon Musk's Starlink now in Bangladesh

On May 20, 2025, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, officially launched in Bangladesh, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital infrastructure development.

🌐 Key Highlights of Starlink's Launch in Bangladesh

🚀 Service Plans and Pricing

Starlink offers two primary residential plans in Bangladesh:bangladeshaffairs.com

Starlink Residential Lite: Priced at BDT 4,200 per month, this plan is designed for general household usage.bangladeshaffairs.com
Starlink Residential: At BDT 6,000 per month, this plan caters to users requiring higher bandwidth and more intensive internet usage.bangladeshaffairs.com

Both plans necessitate a one-time equipment fee of BDT 47,000, covering the satellite dish and modem required for connectivity.

🌍 Nationwide Coverage

Starlink's satellite-based infrastructure ensures high-speed, low-latency internet access across Bangladesh, including remote and underserved regions where traditional broadband services are unreliable or unavailable. Indiatimes

🏛️ Government Collaboration

The launch follows a series of regulatory approvals and collaborations between Starlink and Bangladeshi authorities. Notably, interim government leader Muhammad Yunus played a pivotal role in facilitating the service's introduction, emphasizing the importance of resilient internet infrastructure, especially in the wake of political unrest and previous internet shutdowns. MEA Tech WatchProthomalo+2Reuters+2Reuters+2

📈 Regional Context

With this launch, Bangladesh becomes one of the first countries in South Asia to offer Starlink services, ahead of neighboring nations like India and Pakistan, where regulatory processes are still underway. Indiatimes

📌 Implications for Bangladesh

Digital Inclusion: Starlink's presence is expected to bridge the digital divide, providing reliable internet access to rural and disaster-prone areas. Indiatimes
Economic Growth: Enhanced connectivity can spur economic activities, support remote work, and improve access to education and healthcare services.
Technological Advancement: The collaboration signifies Bangladesh's commitment to embracing advanced technologies to bolster its digital infrastructure.