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Bangladesh has reached out to tech billionaire Elon Musk, seeking to bring his satellite internet service, Starlink, to the country. The move comes as the South Asian nation, under its interim government, looks for US diplomatic backing while navigating a period of political transition.
Musk, known for his ventures in SpaceX, Tesla, and X (formerly Twitter), held a video call on Thursday with Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, who currently heads Bangladesh’s caretaker administration. According to a statement from Yunus’ media office, the discussion revolved around expanding internet access through Starlink, particularly to benefit Bangladesh’s youth, rural women, and remote communities.
The statement also mentioned that Musk expressed his interest in visiting Bangladesh, responding positively to Yunus’ invitation. However, Musk has not yet made any public comments about the meeting, including on X, his own social media platform.
Starlink’s Potential Role in Bangladesh
If launched in Bangladesh, Starlink—a low Earth orbit satellite internet provider—could revolutionize digital connectivity, particularly in rural areas where conventional broadband infrastructure remains limited. Countries like India, Indonesia, and the Philippines have already begun exploring Starlink to enhance connectivity in underserved regions.
Political Context
The call between Musk and Yunus coincided with Musk’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington at the invitation of former US President Donald Trump. Modi’s government has had strained ties with Bangladesh’s interim leadership ever since Yunus took office following last year’s student-led uprising, which led to the ouster of ex-premier Sheikh Hasina.
Hasina, previously a close ally of India, is currently in exile in New Delhi. Dhaka has demanded her extradition over alleged human rights violations, including the killing of hundreds of protesters during the revolution that removed her from power.
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