Robi Axiata

Robi Axiata

https://www.robi.com.bd/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/robi-axiata-limited/

Robi Axiata, a privately owned company headquartered in Bangladesh, was founded in 1997, employs approximately 4500 individuals, and reported $864.0M in revenue as of 2024. It is a subsidiary of Axiata, and the company operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer. Functioning as the second largest mobile network operator in Bangladesh, it specializes in telecoms.

Revenue

Founded

1997

Headcount

4,500

Headquarters

Bangladesh

Primary Segment

Telecoms

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On June 24, 2026, Post and Telecommunications Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam informed parliament that Bangladesh's four mobile operators collectively owe Tk 13,144 crore in outstanding revenue. The minister specified that Teletalk Bangladesh Ltd. alone accounts for Tk 5,954 crore of this total, covering licence fees, revenue sharing, spectrum fees, administrative fines, and social responsibility fund contributions. Earlier, on June 8, 2026, Robi Axiata reported a 33.3 percent surge in profit and recorded growth in turnover for 2025. This performance notably contrasted with rival Grameenphone, which experienced an 18.6 percent profit drop and a turnover decline during the same period, attributed partly to new regulatory SIM limits impacting its subscriber base. Previously, on May 20, 2026, Robi's appointment of Shoaib Baig as chief human resources officer drew scrutiny amidst allegations that the company ignored claims of ethical misconduct, irregular appointments, and controversial dismissals linked to his previous employers in Pakistan.

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Robi Axiata offers 7 products in the connectivity and cloud and media and telecoms services industries. Robi Axiata's product portfolio comprises of telecoms, consumer electronics, media and TV services and enterprise cloud.

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Robi Axiata's revenues were less than $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Robi Axiata's revenue into 7 different product categories, the largest of which is mobile services. For full access to Robi Axiata's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jul

18th

2026

04:34

ESG, B2B Tag, Sustainability Initiatives, Facility Expansion

Robi scales up electric bikes to support field operations nationwide

Robi Axiata has expanded its electric bike programme across Bangladesh as the mobile network operator seeks to improve last-mile customer services while reducing the environmental impact of its field operations. According to a press release, the electric "Robi Super Bikes" are now operating in 458 upazilas, extending the initiative to support field employees serving customers at the thana and union levels.

Jul

13th

2026

05:01

Axiata Group – Efforts to Strengthen Climate Resilient Networks

For Axiata Group, adaptation and resilience are critical to safeguarding the reliability of its telecommunications infrastructure across Southeast and South Asia, where operations are increasingly exposed to physical climate risks due to geographic conditions. Its networks underpin essential connectivity for societies and economies, particularly during extreme weather events.

Jun

24th

2026

07:59

Four mobile operators owe Tk 13,144cr

The country’s four mobile operators owe a total of Tk 13,144 crore in outstanding revenue, Post and Telecommunications Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam told parliament yesterday. Replying to a question from MP Lutfor Rahman during the question-answer session presided over by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, the minister said Teletalk Bangladesh Ltd owes Tk 5,954 crore in licence fees, revenue sharing, spectrum fees, administrative fines and contributions to the social responsibility fund.

Jun

8th

2026

01:00

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Why GP profits dropped but Robi posted gain in 2025

Highlights GP profit dropped 18.6 percent in 2025 Robi profit surged 33.3 percent last year New regulatory SIM limit hit GP subscribers Grameenphone, the country’s top telecom operator, saw both turnover and profit decline in 2025, while rival Robi Axiata recorded growth on both counts.

Jun

7th

2026

06:39

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Why GP profits dropped but Robi posted gain in 2025

Grameenphone, the country’s top telecom operator, saw both turnover and profit decline in 2025, while rival Robi Axiata recorded growth on both counts. According to financial reports of the companies, GP’s turnover fell 0.2 percent year-on-year, and its profit dropped 18.6 percent.

May

20th

2026

06:25

Why are businesses opposing minimum tax system?

Businesses in Bangladesh have long opposed the country's minimum tax system, arguing that it forces companies to pay taxes even when they are making losses or earning low profits. The issue has resurfaced as the government considers introducing a refund mechanism for excess minimum tax paid by companies in the upcoming budget.

The Business Standard

May

20th

2026

01:00

Management Changes, B2B Tag

Robi’s hiring of foreign executive challenged

The appointment of Shoaib Baig as chief human resources officer of Robi Axiata has raised serious questions over the telecom operator’s recruitment practices as the company ignored allegations of ethical misconduct, irregular appointments and controversial dismissals linked to his previous employers in Pakistan.

New Age Bangladesh

May

17th

2026

21:00

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Listed foreign firms' Q1 earnings slump amid stubborn inflation, energy disruptions

This year has so far brought no relief to listed multinational companies (MNCs), with earnings declining in the first quarter compared to the same period last year as inflation has not let up. Persistently high inflation, squeezing consumer demand, and rising operating costs due to increases in the costs of raw materials and energy have complicated the business environment for foreign firms operating in Bangladesh.

The Financial Express Bangladesh

May

8th

2026

01:00

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Robi profit momentum accelerates in Q1’26

DHAKA, May 7, 2026 – Mobile phone operator Robi Axiata posted a strong start to 2026, reporting Profit After Tax of TK 232.3 crore in the first quarter (Q1’26), with a margin of 9.2 percent Revenue climbed to TK 2,531.2 crore in Q1, an 8.1 percent increase from a year earlier.

Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha

May

7th

2026

16:00

Financial Results, B2B Tag

Robi posts 85% profit growth in Q1

Robi Axiata Limited, the country's second-largest telecom operator, reported an 85.2% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY26. For the January-March quarter, net profit stood at Tk232 crore, up from Tk125 crore in the same period last year.

The Business Standard

Apr

22nd

2026

06:46

Operational Challenges, B2B Tag

Bangladesh’s telecom backbone near breaking point as power, fuel crisis deepens

Bangladesh’s mobile telecommunications sector is facing one of its most severe operational stresses in recent years as prolonged electricity shortages and tightening fuel supplies push network infrastructure into heavy generator dependence, raising fears of a large-scale communication disruption.

Apr

21st

2026

07:35

Mobile signals weaken as blackouts, fuel shortages spread

In recent weeks, making a simple phone call has become a daily struggle for Md Mosharraf at Char Bahadurpur, a village at Phulpur upazila in Mymensingh district. For it, he blames prolonged power cuts. “Nowadays, we get electricity for less than five hours a day.

Examples of Robi Axiata's suppliers include Tango Telecom, Himedia Technology and Google.

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Robi Axiata currently holds 2 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including soccer | association football and cricket.

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