Telecommunications stakeholders in Bangladesh are expressing concerns over the potential impact of Starlink entering the local Internet Service Providers (ISPs) market, fearing it may undermine local businesses and competition.

• Mohammad Aminul Hakim, president of the Internet Service Provider Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB), represents nearly 2,000 companies in the sector.
• Speakers at a recent workshop urged the telecoms regulator to safeguard local enterprises.
• Concerns have been raised that over-reliance on foreign companies like Starlink could compromise the country's critical communications infrastructure and cybersecurity.