Starlink, the satellite-based internet service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, officially launched operations in Bangladesh on Tuesday, marking a major step in expanding digital infrastructure in the region.
The service aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access across the entire country, offering an alternative that is resistant to political disruptions and infrastructure limitations.
“Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Bangladesh,” the company announced via a post on X (formerly Twitter).
According to Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, an aide to Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus, monthly internet packages are priced at 4,200 taka (approx. $35), with an additional 47,000 taka required as a one-time payment for Starlink’s setup equipment. Taiyeb stated that the service is geared toward premium customers who seek uninterrupted, quality internet access, especially in regions underserved by traditional providers.
“This has created a sustainable alternative for premium customers to get high-quality and high-speed internet services,” Taiyeb wrote in a Facebook post.
The arrival of Starlink comes after significant political turmoil in Bangladesh. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus took charge of the interim government in August 2024 following the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who reportedly fled to India amid nationwide protests. During the unrest, authorities had suspended internet and SMS services to contain the situation, highlighting the vulnerability of existing communication infrastructure.
Starlink’s satellite-based model offers more resilient connectivity, independent of ground-based telecom systems that are often affected during political or natural disruptions.
This move positions Bangladesh among over 70 countries where Starlink has launched services, with a clear focus on growing its presence in emerging markets like South Asia.
