Bangladesh Launches Starlink Internet Amid Regional Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 21, 2025

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Bangladesh has become the first country in South Asia to officially launch Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service. The development is being viewed not just as a digital leap but also as a strategic step amidst political instability at home and simmering regional tensions between India

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Govt Imposes Strict Conditions on Starlink’s India Entry

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

The Indian government has laid down stringent conditions for the entry of Elon Musk’s Starlink into the country’s satellite internet sector. The conditions, which focus on security, regulatory compliance, and ownership restrictions, are aimed at ensuring that foreign satellite communication companies adhere to Indian laws before beginning operations. Govt Mandates

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Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Launch Starlink Satellite Internet Services in India

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Bharti Airtel collaborates with Elon Musk's SpaceX to introduce Starlink's satellite internet services in India, aiming to enhance connectivity, especially in remote areas, pending regulatory approvals.

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Starlink Nears Approval to Launch Satellite Internet Services in India

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2025

Elon Musk’s Starlink is on the verge of receiving authorization to provide satellite internet services in India, having agreed to comply with the government’s stringent security and regulatory requirements. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed that the government is prepared to grant the necessary license once Starlink addresses all specified concerns.