SpaceX’s satellite internet service Starlink officially launched in Bangladesh on Tuesday, offering high-speed, uninterrupted internet access across the country.
The service, available nationwide, begins at 4,200 taka ($35) per month for the ‘Residence Lite’ package, with a premium ‘Starlink Residence’ plan priced at 6,000 taka. Both packages require a one-time payment of 47,000 taka for setup equipment, according to Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.
Users can access unlimited data with speeds of up to 300 megabits per second and no usage limits, according to Starlink. The service is designed to operate independently of traditional infrastructure, making it resilient against political disruptions that previously affected internet access in Bangladesh.
“This provides a sustainable alternative for premium customers to get high-quality and high-speed internet services,” Taiyeb said in a Facebook post. He added that Starlink creates opportunities for businesses, freelancers, NGOs and entrepreneurs, especially in areas beyond the reach of fiber-optic or traditional broadband networks.
Starlink’s launch comes months after Yunus, a Nobel peace laureate, took leadership of the interim government following widespread protests that led to the suspension of internet services and the departure of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The expansion into Bangladesh marks another step in Starlink’s global rollout, which now includes service in more than 70 countries with an emphasis on emerging markets like India and Bangladesh.
Yunus reportedly directed his administration to finalize arrangements for Starlink within 90 days. That timeline has now been met, enabling users to place orders immediately.
Bangladesh and Bhutan are currently the only South Asian countries with access to Starlink’s satellite internet service.