Imagine if broadband internet was available even in remote villages or City areas of Bangladesh! It may sound like a dream, but it is slowly becoming a reality in 2025. Elon Musk’s Starlink Internet has already started trials in Bangladesh and is scheduled to be commercially launched in July. So, how much does it cost? How fast is it? Can it solve our Internet problems? This guide provides all the information accurately.
If you’re a freelancer in Dhaka, a student at a remote college, or a business owner eyeing global markets then read the article carefully.
Starlink Internet Speeds in Bangladesh 2025
The name of a new revolution in the internet world of Bangladesh is Starlink. Elon Musk‘s satellite-based internet service has now been launched in Bangladesh on a trial run. And if all goes well, Starlink’s services will be commercially rolled out across the country by July 2025.
How is the speed of Starlink?
On April 9, 2025, Starlink’s trial run at the Bangladesh Investment Summit saw download speeds up to 120 Mbps.
That’s not all! The Global report says that Starlink’s performance is generally —
- Download Speed: 25 Mbps to 220 Mbps
- Upload Speed: 5 Mbps to 25 Mbps
- Latency (Delay): 25 to 60 milliseconds
On the other hand, Bangladesh currently has an average broadband speed of 51 Mbps (Ookla Report 2025) and a mobile data speed of 40 Mbps.
You can understand the meaning – when Starlink comes, you can run the net like a city, even if you are sitting in the village.
Why is Starlink different?
→ No cable problem
→ Remote area coverage
→ Gaming, video calls, YouTube — in one word, smooth experience
Who will benefit the most?
- freelancer
- Students from remote areas
- businessman
- the traveler
- IT Professional
Starlink Internet Plans in Bangladesh 2025
Starlink is bringing some of its most popular internet plans to the Bangladeshi market. There are different packages for those who use home internet, freelancers, gamers, or want internet on the go.
Residential Plans
Residential Lite: Priced around $80/month (approximately BDT 9,700), this plan targets basic household use with speeds of 50–100 Mbps. It includes unlimited data but may be slow during peak hours due to a decrease in priority level.
Standard: At $120/month (approximately BDT 14,600), this offers 150–250 Mbps with better priority, ideal for streaming, gaming, and multi-device homes.
Roam Plans
Roam 50GB: Estimated at $50/month (BDT 6,100), this caps data at 50GB, perfect for occasional travelers or rural pop-ups. Additional data costs extra per GB.
Roam Unlimited: Around $165/month (BDT 20,000); this supports in-motion use (up to 100 mph) with unlimited data, catering to nomads, RVers, or boaters along Bangladesh’s rivers.
Priority Plans
Local Priority: Starting at $65/month (BDT 7,900) for 50GB of priority data, this suits small businesses or rural hubs needing reliable backup.
Global Priority: At $250+/month (BDT 30,400+), this targets maritime or cross-border operations with top-tier speeds and support.
The trial is phase. If all goes well, Starlink will be commercially available in the country in July 2025, subject to approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
The most interesting thing here is that there are no long-term contracts with Starlink! This means it’s easy to cancel the service or change plans at the end of the month.
Starlink Internet Prices in Bangladesh 2025
All internet users in Bangladesh need to understand what it will cost to use the service. Customers in our nation focus intensely on the price point despite the advanced technological nature of Starlink services. The Starlink internet package structure with related costs will be analyzed for the Bangladesh market.
Monthly Subscriptions
| Package Name | Estimated Price (USD) | Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) |
| Residential Lite | $80 | 9,700 taka |
| Standard | $120 | 14,600 taka |
| Roam | $50-$165 | 6,100-20,000 taka |
| Priority Business | $65- $205+ | 7,900- 30,400 + taka |
Equipment Costs
To use Starlink internet, you first need to buy a Starlink Kit device. Here is the price range of these kit.
- Standard Kit: $349–$599 (BDT 42,500–72,800), including a dish, router, and cables.
- Mini Kit: $599 (BDT 72,800), a compact, portable alternative.
- High-Performance Kit: $2,500 (BDT 304,000), for advanced users (unlikely mainstream in Bangladesh).
- A one-time setup fee of $250 (BDT 30,400) might apply, mirroring other markets.
Local Context:
Compare this to our local broadband at BDT 500 for 5 Mbps or mobile data at BDT 400–500 for 30GB. Starlink’s kit alone could buy you a year of that. Sure, it’s faster, but it’s a stretch for most wallets. There’s chatter about subsidies – Bhutan’s getting discounted rates – so fingers crossed Bangladesh scores something similar. Otherwise, this might stay a rich man’s game or a business splurge.
Starlink’s Deployment and Technology in Bangladesh
The real magic of Starlink lies in its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. In 2025, Starlink will have 6,000+ satellites orbiting the Earth at an altitude of just 550 km, compared to other satellites at 35,786 km!
This is why Starlink’s internet is:
- Latency is very low (20-40 ms)
- Speed is very high (25-220 Mbps)
- Internet is not interrupted even if the C-cable is cut
Routed traffic via a foreign gateway, but commercial operations will use local broadband or international internet gateways (IIGs) per BTRC guidelines.
Setup is straightforward: Plug in the kit >> align the dish using the Starlink app, and connect.
Benefits and Challenges for Bangladesh
Along with the advantages of Starlink Internet in Bangladesh, there are several disadvantages. Let’s discuss them.
Benefits
- Rural Reach: Chars, islands, and hills gain high-speed access, empowering education (online classes), healthcare (telemedicine), and freelancing.
- Resilience: Unlike cable-dependent services, Starlink resists shutdowns or natural disruptions, a lesson from July 2024’s internet blackouts.
- Competition: Local ISPs may improve offerings to compete, lifting overall quality.
Challenges
- Cost Barrier: High equipment and subscription fees could exclude low-income users without subsidies.
- Data Sovereignty: Traffic routed via SpaceX raises privacy concerns under foreign control.
- Weather Variability: Monsoons might still degrade performance, though less than cable outages.
How to Get Starlink in Bangladesh
Starlink’s trial is live as of April 10, 2025, with commercial rollout eyed for July. To access Starlink’s satellite internet in Bangladesh, you will need to purchase a Starter Kit, which includes a satellite dish, router, cables, and a power supply.
According to Starlink’s official website, the cost of the Starter Kit ranges from USD 349 to USD 599. This translates to approximately Tk 60,000 to Tk 70,000 in the local market. In addition to the device cost, users must also pay a monthly subscription fee.
As per a report published on Jagonews24, the monthly charge for Starlink internet in Bangladesh is expected to range between Tk 12,000 and Tk 17,000. It depends on the package and usage.
Starlink vs. Local Providers
Local broadband, for example, BTCL offers 5–50 Mbps for BDT 500–2,000, while mobile data peaks at 40 Mbps. Starlink’s 25–220 Mbps trumps these, but at 10–20 times the cost. For urban users with fiber options, it’s overkill; for rural users, it’s a lifeline – if affordable. HughesNet or Viasat, and other satellite rivals lag at 25–100 Mbps with higher latency, making Starlink the speed king.
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Conclusion
In 2025, Bangladesh expects Starlink internet service to arrive as an interconnected solution featuring 220 Mbps speed capacities and flexible rates between $50 to $250 plus and expansive network coverage for remote areas. The complete deployment during July will introduce major changes to rural communication and emergency response systems.
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