Banglalink launches Starlink Mobile D2D service in Bangladesh

Details: John Tanner; Category: Satellite Networks; 12 October 2026; 466 views

Veon announced on Friday that its Bangladesh operator, Banglalink, has launched Starlink’s direct-to-device (D2D) satellite service in the country, making it the third Veon-owned telco to launch the service in the past year.

Customers with a Banglalink SIM and a compatible 4G smartphone can access the service through MyBL, Banglalink's super app, and it will soon also be available on the RYZE app, Banglalink's youth-focused, sub-brand.

The Starlink Mobile service is designed to keep customers connected during emergencies, natural disasters and prolonged power outages, when conventional networks may be disrupted, said Banglalink CEO Johan Buse.

“Millions of Bangladeshis count on their network most when conditions are at their hardest, whether that is a storm or a long power outage,” Buse said in a statement. “Adding satellite-to-mobile extends Banglalink's reach beyond what towers alone can cover and makes our network more resilient.”

The launch comes two weeks after Veon-owned Beeline Kazakhstan commercially launched Starlink Mobile service in the country. Ukrainian telco Kyivstar was the first Veon subsidiary to launch Starlink Mobile in November 2025.

“For a fisherman far out at sea, or a family cut off after a natural disaster, being able to reach someone could mean the difference between isolation and getting help,” said Veon Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu. “That’s the kind of impact Veon exists to deliver for people in Bangladesh and across our markets.”