February 17, 2025
DHAKA – Elon Musk, head of the US Department of Government Efficiency and owner of satellite internet service provider Starlink, yesterday said he is looking forward to launching Starlink in Bangladesh.
Earlier yesterday, the X account of Bangladesh’s chief adviser posted: “Had great meeting with Mr @elonmusk. We agreed to work together and hope to launch Starlink in Bangladesh soon.”
Musk replied: “Looking forward to it!”
On Thursday, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing issued a statement saying that Prof Muhammad Yunus had an extensive discussion with Musk to explore future collaboration and advance efforts to introduce Starlink in Bangladesh.
According to the statement, the two discussed the transformational potential of Starlink’s satellite communications, particularly for Bangladesh’s enterprising youth, rural and vulnerable women, and remote communities.
Yunus also invited Musk to visit Bangladesh for the potential launch, to which Musk responded positively.