Elon Musk's Starlink Lands In Bangladesh: High-Speed Satellite Internet Now Available, But At A Premium Price
Starlink customers will have to dish out Tk47,000, or roughly Rs 32,9000, as a one-time installation fee.
Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, has officially launched operations in Bangladesh — ushering in a new era of high-speed connectivity, particularly for remote and underserved regions. The service kicked off with two residential packages, priced at Tk6,000 (approximately Rs 4,200) and Tk4,200 (around Rs 2,900) per month, alongside a one-time installation fee of Tk47,000 (nearly Rs 32,900) for setup equipment.
As reported by Dhaka Tribune, The update was shared by Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, through a Facebook post on Tuesday. “On Monday afternoon, they informed me over a phone call and today (Tuesday) they confirmed the matter this morning,” he wrote on Facebook.
Customers in Bangladesh can begin placing orders immediately, with Starlink offering the same core promise it has marketed globally: reliable, fast, and uncapped internet speeds — reportedly reaching up to 300 Mbps.
No Caps, No Limits — Just Speed
Unlike many traditional internet providers in Bangladesh, Starlink’s service will come with no data usage caps or speed restrictions, making it an attractive option for those needing dependable internet without bandwidth bottlenecks.
“Although expensive, this creates a sustainable alternative for premium customers to access high-quality and high-speed internet services,” Taiyeb noted.
He added that the plan fulfils the interim government’s 90-day goal for operational rollout. “With this, sir’s (CA's) expectation of launching within 90 days has been fulfilled,” he said.
A Boost for Businesses, Freelancers, and NGOs
Beyond individual users, the launch is expected to benefit several professional sectors. According to Taiyeb, “companies will have opportunities to expand their business into areas where fibre or high-speed internet services are yet to reach. NGOs, freelancers, and entrepreneurs will benefit from uninterrupted, high-speed internet throughout the year.”
Starlink operates using a constellation of satellites in Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO), enabling internet access in regions where traditional infrastructure struggles to reach. The Bangladesh government’s provisional authorisation of Starlink reflects a strategic push to improve digital access across the country, albeit with a product that remains out of reach for many due to its pricing.
Whether this premium service finds widespread adoption remains to be seen, but for now, Starlink marks a bold leap forward for Bangladesh’s internet landscape.
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