Dubai, Feb 14, (V7N) – Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, held a detailed video call with Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX and Tesla, on Thursday night to discuss the launch of internet services via the Starlink satellite network. The discussion revolved around the potential for Starlink to provide high-speed internet connectivity across Bangladesh, particularly in remote and underserved areas.

The video call took place at around 9 PM Dubai time, with key figures from the Bangladeshi government joining the conversation. Among those present were Dr. Khalilur Rahman, the High Representative for the Rohingya Crisis and Priority Issues, Lamiya Morshed, the Chief Coordinator for SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), as well as senior representatives from SpaceX, including Lauren Dreyer, Vice President of SpaceX, and Richard Griffiths, Global Engagement Advisor.

The conversation primarily focused on how Starlink's satellite internet system could bridge the digital divide in Bangladesh, especially in rural and underdeveloped regions. Starlink has the potential to bring high-speed, low-latency internet to remote areas, offering a solution to the internet accessibility challenges faced by many communities in Bangladesh.

Additionally, the meeting touched upon potential future collaborations between Elon Musk's companies and Bangladesh, including further partnerships to enhance technological innovation and support sustainable development goals (SDGs). These discussions also reflect the growing interest in strengthening ties between Bangladesh and the United States, particularly in light of the connections between Musk and U.S. President Donald Trump’s close allies.

The meeting concluded with optimism about the future of space-based internet services in Bangladesh, and both sides expressed a commitment to exploring how this collaboration could benefit the country's digital landscape. The Bangladeshi government is hopeful that such initiatives could lead to better connectivity, economic opportunities, and improved access to information and services for all citizens.

Press Secretary's Statement: The details of the video call were disclosed late Thursday night through a statement from the Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary, Shafiqul Alam, confirming the productive discussion and future cooperation possibilities.

This development marks a significant step towards modernizing Bangladesh’s internet infrastructure and exploring cutting-edge technologies that could have a transformative impact on the country’s digital ecosystem.

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