Starlink Arrives in Bangladesh: A New Chapter in Connectivity

Imagine a small village in northern Bangladesh. For years, the locals have struggled with slow, unreliable internet—if they had any at all. Students huddled in tea shops to catch a weak signal, entrepreneurs traveled miles to send an email, and families could only dream of streaming a movie together. But today, everything changes.

The Dawn of a New Era

On a bright May morning in 2025, the news broke: Starlink, the revolutionary satellite internet service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is officially launching across Bangladesh. For the first time, high-speed internet is just a click away, no matter where you live—from the bustling streets of Dhaka to the most remote corners of the Sundarbans.

How Does It Work?

It’s simple. Anyone in Bangladesh can now visit www.starlink.com, enter their location, and choose the ‘Residential’ package. With a few more clicks—filling out details and making a payment—the order is placed. Within three to four weeks, a Starlink kit arrives at your doorstep. The best part? Setting it up is as easy as placing the dish under an open sky and following a few instructions.

What’s on Offer?

Starlink offers two packages in Bangladesh:

Starlink Residence: 300 Mbps unlimited data for 6,000 BDT per month

Residence Lite: 300 Mbps unlimited data for 4,200 BDT per month

(Both require a one-time setup fee of 47,000 BDT)

Each device covers up to 20–30 meters indoors, and even more in rural areas. Families, friends, or even an entire community can share the connection—making high-speed internet truly accessible.

Why Is This a Big Deal?

For many, this isn’t just about faster downloads or smoother video calls. It’s about unlocking opportunities. Students in remote villages can now attend online classes without interruption. Local businesses can reach customers worldwide. Farmers can access weather updates and market prices in real time. And families, separated by distance, can connect face-to-face at the click of a button.

Starlink’s technology doesn’t rely on cables or towers. Instead, a network of satellites beams internet directly to your home, bypassing the limitations of traditional infrastructure. Even in the most isolated places, the digital world is now within reach.

Looking Forward

The Bangladeshi government is already exploring ways to make Starlink even more accessible—through microloans, community initiatives, and official distribution channels like Ryans. For now, anyone can order directly from the Starlink website, with the promise of more local options soon.

A Connected Future

As the sun sets on that little village in northern Bangladesh, something is different. The internet is fast, reliable, and unlimited. Children are streaming educational videos, entrepreneurs are launching new ventures, and families are sharing laughter over video calls.

Starlink’s arrival isn’t just a technological upgrade—it’s a new chapter in Bangladesh’s story. One where no one is left behind, and the possibilities are as limitless as the sky above.