Robi Axiata

News Summary:

Bangladesh’s mobile telecommunications sector is facing severe operational stress as prolonged electricity shortages and tightening fuel supplies push network infrastructure into heavy generator dependence, raising fears of large-scale communication disruption, according to reports on April 22, 2026. Mobile signals have weakened in recent weeks, making simple phone calls a daily struggle in areas like Char Bahadurpur, Mymensingh, due to prolonged power cuts where residents receive electricity for less than five hours a day, as noted on April 21. Previously, on April 11, K&Q Bangladesh Limited entered a direct operator billing agreement with Robi Axiata Limited to facilitate voucher sales for digital services such as Netflix and Google Pay, aiming to strengthen Robi's revenue base and accelerate growth in the digital services segment. Earlier, the broader Bangladesh telecom sector recorded a slight fall in total mobile phone subscribers in December 2025 compared to the previous year, primarily due to a drop in active connections after new limits on SIM ownership per individual. Amidst this challenging environment, Robi Axiata secured a record profit of Tk 9.37 billion in 2025, a more than 33 percent year-on-year increase despite marginal 1 percent revenue growth to Tk 99.92 billion, attributed to the lower impact of currency devaluation and reduced operating expenses, as reported on February 19.