Muhammad Yunus invites Elon Musk to launch Starlink in Bangladesh in '90 days'

Bangladesh's interim government chief adviser, Professor Muhammad Yunus, has extended an invitation to SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk, to visit Dhaka and launch Starlink satellite service in the country. In a letter to Musk, Yunus emphasised that the visit would offer an opportunity to engage with Bangladesh’s youth, who are expected to be the primary beneficiaries of this advanced technology.

"Let us work together to deliver our mutual vision for a better future," the Chief Adviser said in his letter to the tech mogul.

"Integrating Starlink's connectivity into Bangladesh's infrastructure will have transformational impact, particularly for Bangladesh's enterprising youth, rural and vulnerable women, and remote and underserved communities," the letter added.

According to reports, Yunus also directed his High Representative, Khalilur Rahman, to work in close coordination with his SpaceX team to expedite the necessary preparations, ensuring Starlink's readiness for launch in Bangladesh within the next 90 working days.

Last week, Yunus held a detailed phone conversation with Elon Musk to discuss potential collaboration and the prospects of launching Starlink satellite internet services in Bangladesh.

"I look forward to it," Musk told Yunus during the phone call.

Starlink, a satellite constellation operated by SpaceX, which aims to provide global broadband coverage, especially targeting regions with limited or no access to high-speed internet.