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By Md Aynal Haque 

RAJSHAHI, Oct 11, 2025 (BSS) - American tech giant Starlink officially commenced its satellite-based high-speed internet operations in Bangladesh.

The company has leased one acre of land for 40 years within the park and has already completed the establishment of its ground station. As per the agreement, Starlink will pay two US dollars per square meter annually along with a service charge.

Bangladeshi firm Bondstine Technology Limited (BTL) is overseeing Starlink's infrastructure development and management.

BTL Managing Director and CEO Meer Shahrukh Islam said Starlink's ground station in Rajshahi will serve as a central hub to provide high-speed networking services across Bangladesh.

In addition to Rajshahi, Starlink has also established ground stations at Kaliakoir Hi-Tech Park and Jessore Hi-Tech Park to support its nationwide network operations. 

Islam added that ten antennas have already been installed and another 30 will be set up soon. The company also plans to launch a robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) research center at the Rajshahi park.

Meanwhile, the Rajshahi Hi-Tech Park is expected to create around 3,000 new jobs within the next six months, driven by increasing local and international investment.

Situated along the scenic banks of the Padma River, the park has emerged as a hub of opportunity for the region's youth, promoting a shift toward technology-driven careers and entrepreneurship.

The 12-storey Silicon Tower, the centerpiece of the park, covers 84,661 square feet of space. Of this, 58,416 square feet have been allotted to 16 companies, while allocation for another 24,637 square feet is nearing completion. The remaining 9,576 square feet are under review for allotment.

The park has quickly become a business-friendly environment that welcomes both domestic and foreign investment. It aims to foster new IT entrepreneurship, establish a knowledge-based industry, and significantly contribute to the national economy. 

According to Jewel Kibria, Deputy Director of the park, eight additional plots in front of Silicon Tower have been reserved for large-scale companies, signaling continued expansion. 

He expressed confidence that the park will see substantial operational activity by December. 

Since beginning operations last year, the park has attracted attention from notable international companies.

In addition to the American tech firm Starlink, many other companies showing strong interest include Agni Systems Limited, which has secured a one-acre plot and BRAC IT, which has requested two acres to relocate its 650 IT professionals. 

BRAC CEO Asif Saleh recently visited the park to review expansion opportunities. 

Major Bangladeshi firms like Chaldal and PRAN-RFL Group have signed leases for 12,612 square feet each on the 10th and 9th floors of Silicon Tower, respectively. Both companies plan to establish IT and customer service centers. 

PRAN-RFL also intends to launch training and BPO services, while Chaldal looks to hire in fields such as graphic design, tech support, and hardware. 

The 31-acre park, developed at a cost of Tk 335 crore, is located beside the Rajshahi Court area and was officially handed over to the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority on June 30, 2024.

Currently, 16 companies occupy 18 blocks in the Silicon Tower, with 11 already operational and the rest preparing to launch. Additionally, seven software firms are active in the park's IT Training and Incubation Center. 

Industry leaders and park officials remain confident in Rajshahi's growing potential as a regional tech hub.