Transforming how the world connects, with @Starlink 🌐 VEON is the first operator group globally to launch Starlink Mobile across three markets: Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Bangladesh. Through Starlink’s direct-to-device technology, 11 million unique VEON customers have stayed connected where cell signal can’t reach – using satellite-ready apps, sharing their location, and sending messages via apps and SMS on their existing LTE-compatible phones. The impact goes well beyond staying in touch. We work with leading U.S. technology companies, like Starlink, to extend the American tech ecosystem, digital access, and resilient infrastructure to our high-growth markets – and ultimately, change customers’ lives in every corner of our footprint. Read more about how we’re maximizing the service’s potential for millions at

Turning confidence into action 🇧🇩 At our recent “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!” Symposium in New York, we brought global investors, development finance institutions and Bangladeshi government officials together to discuss how we can continue to unlock the country’s digital potential. The event came at a pivotal moment, as Bangladesh accelerates its transformation across connectivity, financial services and AI. From enabling satellite-to-mobile connectivity through Starlink Direct-to-Cell, to advancing digital banking and launching new payment services, VEON and Banglalink are helping build the infrastructure and services that can support Bangladesh’s next phase of growth. Now, we’re bringing international capital and local ambition together to turn that potential into investment, opportunity and a better life for all. Thank you to everyone who joined us in New York! @banglalinkmela @Starlink

VEON's Chief Payments & Digital Assets Officer @AhmetKayhan will be joining a panel at the Banking Innovation and Technology Summit 2026 on "Mobile Money in Emerging Markets: How Telcos Became the Bank for the Next Billion." This year's Summit theme is "Reimagining Financial Services in a New Global Order: Capital, Currency & AI-Driven Intelligent Growth." Hosted by Mehdi Letaief and featuring Roberto Mancone and Erwan Gelebart, the panel explores the distribution advantage telcos bring to financial inclusion, the evolving role of regulators, and how telcos and banks can work together as mobile money moves beyond wallets and transfers into credit, savings and digital banking. Don't miss the session on 6 October! Register here: #BIT26# @khaleejtimes

The latest from the VEON News desk: We hosted our “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!” Symposium, together with @Banglalinkmela, bringing together global investors, development finance institutions and government officials to spotlight the country’s incredible growth potential.

“Bangladesh continues to demonstrate so much resilience. And the world is waking up to that” Hear what Sylvana Quader Sinha, Founder and Chair of the Board at Praava Health, had to say at our inaugural “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!” Symposium in New York

The “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!” Symposium brought together government representatives and global investors to explore Bangladesh’s growing potential for long-term investment. Hear more from Kamal Quadir, CEO of bKash:

Bangladesh's growth story is creating opportunities, from digital infrastructure and financial services to technology. Peter John Alexander, President and Chief Business Officer, @meetkaiinc shared his perspective on what makes the country a compelling investment destination.

A young population, accelerating digital adoption and a fast-growing economy. Bangladesh is a country of opportunity. Tanvir Ghani, Investment Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, shares how digital innovation is unlocking potential.

Digital financial services are a key enabler of VEON's digital operator strategy, and a powerful way to help lift people out of poverty. Today at the @GSMA Connected Fintech & Commerce Forum, @AhmetKayhan, VEON Group Chief Payments & Digital Assets Officer, shared the JazzCash growth journey and what it shows about the power of understanding customer needs. In Pakistan, JazzCash processed USD 70 billion in gross transaction value over the last twelve months, as of Q2 2026. By staying close to customer needs, it has grown from payments into lending, insurance and savings. VEON Digital Finance Group serves 59 million financial services customers in Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and Bangladesh is set to join our growing footprint following recent regulatory progress. Our focus remains on expanding access to financial services as a foundation for a better life, and on using AI to take financial inclusion further. Thank you to GSMA for hosting, and to the @JazzCash and @MobilinkBank teams behind this story. @TPL_Insurance @fikrfreepk @Simply_Kaz

For over 20 years, VEON and Banglalink have been investing in Bangladesh's future. Hear from @banglalinkmela CEO Johan Buse as he reflects on the role Banglalink plays in driving digital inclusion and innovation, and what it means to welcome global investors to Bangladesh.

We're proud to be joining the ChangeTheFace Alliance 🙌 Inclusion is more than an ambition, it requires collective action. ChangeTheFace brings together global technology companies, industry bodies, NGOs and specialist partners with one shared goal: to make the mobile technology sector more diverse, equitable and inclusive. Serving communities across frontier markets, we know that technology only drives meaningful change when it works for everyone. That starts with who builds it, leads it and shapes it. Hear from Asghar Jameel, Our Chief People Officer, on what this means for us as we look forward to turning shared ambitions into real, measurable progress.

Bangladesh is going through a remarkable transformation - one which presents a unique opportunity for the global investment community. VEON Group CEO @Kaan_Terzioglu spoke to us at the first “Invest in Bangladesh NOW!” Symposium about the country’s fast growing potential.

What makes Bangladesh one of the most compelling investment opportunities in the world today? VEON Chairman and Founder, Augie K Fabela shares his perspective on Bangladesh's growth potential and why global investors should be paying attention. @banglalinkmela

Connectivity creates opportunity. And opportunity shouldn't stop where network coverage ends. Today, Beeline Kazakhstan became the first operator in Kazakhstan to launch Starlink's Satellite to Mobile Service, extending connectivity beyond the reach of traditional mobile infrastructure and helping customers stay connected in remote and hard-to-reach areas directly from their smartphones. From supporting everyday communication to strengthening resilience during emergencies, this milestone reflects how innovation can help connect people when it matters most. Delivered through Beeline Kazakhstan's Janymda super app, the launch is another step in VEON's commitment to transforming lives through technology, expanding digital inclusion, and bringing essential connectivity to the communities we serve. Congratulations to our teams at Beeline Kazakhstan, Starlink and our partners across Kazakhstan on making this industry-first achievement possible. @_Beeline_kz @Starlink

Investing in the next future of Bangladesh’s digital growth 🇧🇩 At our inaugural Invest in Bangladesh NOW! Symposium in New York,  we made our position about Bangladesh's digital future clear: the country stands at an important moment in its development, and innovation, investment and technology leadership will define its next chapter of growth. At the center of our investment in Bangladesh is Banglalink - the country’s leading digital operator. With them, we are turning connectivity into opportunity, data into insight, and technology into tangible benefits for millions of people and businesses. @banglalinkmela

🎥 A closer look at VEON and Square Group's Digital Bank license approval in Bangladesh. The joint venture brings together VEON Digital Financial Group's global expertise with Square Group's decades of trust in Bangladesh, marking VEON's entry into full-scale digital banking in the country. This milestone is expected to widen access to formal financial services for Bangladesh's unbanked population. Watch the full story below. 👇 @banglalinkmela

As part of the inaugural Invest in Bangladesh NOW! Investor Symposium in New York, we celebrated Bangladesh's immense potential and the opportunities being created through digital transformation. To mark the occasion, the call to Invest in Bangladesh NOW! was showcased on the iconic @Nasdaq Tower in Times Square, bringing Bangladesh's growth story to the heart of the global financial community. For more than 20 years, VEON and @banglalinkmela have invested in Bangladesh, helping connect communities, expand digital inclusion and drive innovation. Today, we're building on that legacy through our ambition to help catalyse USD 1 billion in foreign direct investment and support the Government of Bangladesh's vision for a digitally empowered future. Together, we're bringing Bangladesh's investment opportunity to the world stage and helping accelerate the country's digital future.

Marking a milestone in VEON's entry into full-scale digital banking in Bangladesh  VEON Digital Financial Group and Square Group have received approval from Bangladesh Bank for a Digital Bank license, marking VEON's entry into full-scale digital banking in Bangladesh. By combining VEON's global technology expertise with Square Group's deep domestic manufacturing, distribution and retail networks, the new digital bank is expected to extend accessible, end-to-end financial tools to mobile users across the country. VEON Digital Financial Group currently serves 59 million active financial services customers across Pakistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Bangladesh is now set to join this growing footprint, advancing VEON's strategy of building digital financial services ecosystems across its markets.

1,440 minutes make up a customer's day. Every one of them is where augmented intelligence should show up, not just the big moments. In his latest op-ed for @GSMA @MWCHub 26 Doha, our Group CEO @Kaan_Terzioglu writes about AI1440: bringing that intelligence to people in local languages, on devices they already carry, and to the businesses and governments we serve. It's built on three things: sovereign local-language AI models, digital services that help people achieve more in daily life, and agentic AI for enterprise clients. Read the full piece: #AI1440# #MWC26Doha# #TheIQEra# @TwiyKyivstar @_Beeline_kz @beeline_uz @jazzpk @banglalinkmela @JazzCash @MobilinkBank

Save the date for VEON's Capital Markets Day 🗓️ At 11:00 ET on November 16, 2026, we will be holding our Capital Markets Day at the @Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City, featuring presentations from senior management on VEON's strategic priorities, business performance, outlook and approach to long-term value creation. You can join us in person or virtually via a webcast. Find out how at