Professor Yunus posted, “Great meeting with Mr. @elonmusk.
Elon Musk Plans to Launch Starlink in Bangladesh. Elon Musk, the head of the US Department of Government Performance and owner of satellite internet service provider Starlink, has expressed his excitement about launching his satellite-based internet service Starlink in Bangladesh.
The development follows a meeting between Musk and Bangladesh’s chief advisor, Professor Muhammad Yunus, which was shared publicly on X yesterday.
Professor Yunus posted, “Great meeting with Mr. @elonmusk. We agreed to work together and hope to launch Starlink in Bangladesh soon.” Musk responded with a brief but hopeful statement: “Looking forward to it!”
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday held an extensive video discussion with @elonmusk, the owner of SpaceX, Tesla, and X, to explore future collaboration and to make further progress to introduce Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh. pic.twitter.com/X2cMwF4OvW
— Chief Adviser of the Government of Bangladesh (@ChiefAdviserGoB) February 13, 2025
A statement from the chief advisor’s press wing on Thursday confirmed that extensive discussions took place between Professor Yunus and Musk to explore potential collaborations and accelerate Starlink’s entry into the country. The discussion focused on how Starlink can significantly improve connectivity, especially for Bangladesh’s youth, rural areas, marginalized women, and remote communities.
Professor Yunus also invited Musk to visit Bangladesh for a potential Starlink launch, an invitation that Musk positively welcomed, further cementing their partnership.
