Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite internet service from SpaceX, is now live in Bangladesh. This makes Bangladesh the second South Asian country—after Bhutan—to get access to Starlink’s low-Earth orbit internet network
Starlink's high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Bangladesh! 🛰️🇧🇩❤️ → https://t.co/Q0StscVtIP pic.twitter.com/J88dJC7rzR
— Starlink (@Starlink) May 20, 2025
What It Costs
- One-Time Setup Fee: 47,000 Bangladeshi taka (about ₹39,000) for the satellite dish and router kit.
- Monthly Plan: Starts at 4,200 taka (around ₹2,990) per month.
You pay the setup fee once when you order your kit, then you’ll be billed every month for the service.
Coverage & Performance
Starlink’s service covers the entire country, from Dhaka to remote villages. Users can expect:
- High Speeds: Up to 150 Mbps download.
- Low Latency: Generally below 50 ms.
You can check availability by entering your address on the official Starlink Bangladesh website
Why It Matters for Bangladesh
- Reliable During Outages: During the 2024 student protests, authorities shut down internet and messaging services. Satellite internet can’t be cut off by ground-level decisions, offering a stable alternative for critical users .
- Bridging the Digital Divide: Rural areas and disaster-prone regions gain access to broadband speeds on par with cities.
- Empowering Communities: Better internet means more opportunities for remote work, online education, telemedicine, and small businesses.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus called Starlink “a sustainable alternative for premium customers” that can’t be disrupted by political unrest
How It Happened
- Invitation by Government: In February 2025, Muhammad Yunus invited Elon Musk to bring Starlink to Bangladesh and set a 90-working-day deadline for rollout.
- Regulatory Approval: The government approved Starlink after nearly three years of application and a national security review.
- Regional Context: Pakistan has also granted Starlink a temporary license, while India is in the final stages of regulatory approval and spectrum allocation for satellite internet providers .
Starlink already serves over 70 countries and is preparing to launch in India once it clears local regulations
Starlink’s entry into Bangladesh brings fast, reliable internet to every corner of the country. Whether you’re in a busy city or a remote village, this new option could transform how you work, learn, and stay connected.
