Banglalink Partners with ZTE for New Strategic Investment to Boost Digital Experience

To enhance the everyday digital experience of millions of customers across the country, mobile operator Banglalink has entered into a new strategic investment partnership with technology company ZTE.

The agreement was signed on Sunday, 23 November 2025, at Banglalink's headquarters, with senior officials from both organizations in attendance.

Through this partnership, Banglalink is upgrading priority sites in Dhaka using next-generation, energy-efficient technology.

Speaking about the partnership, Banglalink’s Chief Executive Officer Erik Aas (Iohaan Busse) said:
“Digital services are now at the heart of people’s daily lives. Whether it is communication, learning, or any form of creative work—these services play a central role. Our goal is simple — through MyBL, Toffee, Rise, and our growing digital ecosystem, we want to offer customers a more enhanced digital experience everywhere and at every moment of life. This new investment with ZTE strengthens the core of our customers’ digital experience, ensuring that we remain truly attentive to their needs. It reflects Banglalink’s ambition to become a fully digital company. Our aim is not just to keep the nation connected, but to enrich people’s lives every moment with reliable and meaningful digital services.”

Liao Hui, Managing Director of ZTE’s Global Office, said:
“To modernize Dhaka’s Radio Access Network, ZTE and Banglalink are further strengthening their strategic cooperation and partnership. Using ZTE’s advanced technologies—such as innovation-driven solutions, green technologies, and AI-based systems—Banglalink’s network infrastructure will become even stronger. This initiative will support VEON Group and Banglalink in implementing the ‘Digital Operator’ strategy in Bangladesh, with the goal of enriching the digital experience of the people of the country.”

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