Elon Musk’s company SpaceX has launched its satellite internet service, Starlink, in Bangladesh. This move supports the country’s efforts to provide reliable and uninterrupted internet access.
Muhammad Yunus, who took over the government after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Bangladesh during violent protests last year, said the Starlink deal offers an internet service that won’t be affected by future political problems.
“Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Bangladesh,” the company posted on X.
According to Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, an aide to Yunus, Starlink’s monthly plans in Bangladesh start at 4,200 taka (about $35). To get started, users also need to make a one-time payment of 47,000 taka for the setup equipment.
“This has created a sustainable alternative for premium customers to get high-quality and high-speed internet services,” he added in a Facebook post.
Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus became head of the temporary government in August, after Sheikh Hasina left for neighboring India. Back in July, during widespread protests, the authorities had shut down internet and text messaging services across the country.
Starlink has quickly grown and now operates in over 70 countries. It is especially focused on expanding in developing countries like India.
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