Banglalink Brings Special Mobile Packages for foodpanda Delivery Partners

Online delivery platform foodpanda has signed an agreement with digital operator Banglalink to provide special mobile packages to its delivery partners. Under the agreement, foodpanda's delivery partners will be able to use the packages according to the type of work they do and their needs.

The two companies said the packages have been designed considering the delivery partners' daily work patterns and requirements, and that they will make necessary communication during work and day-to-day operations easier.

Under the agreement, Starlink satellite connectivity has also been added to strengthen foodpanda's network infrastructure, which the companies said will increase network uptime for its operations.

Senior officials from both organisations were present at the signing ceremony. Banglalink was represented by its Enterprise Business Large Corporate Director Rubaiyat Alam Tanzin, Head of Key Segment Sad Mohammad Faizul Karim, Corporate Group Manager Faisal Alim and Corporate Account Manager Tanzia Haque Nirjhor.

foodpanda was represented at the ceremony by its Head of Logistics Muktir Rahman Khan and Director of Finance Tanvir Rashid.

Banglalink's Chief Marketing Officer Kazi Mahbub Hasan said reliable mobile connectivity is very important for fast-paced delivery operations. He said the partnership would provide special packages to thousands of riders across the country and that Starlink's satellite connectivity would ensure foodpanda's uninterrupted operations.

foodpanda Bangladesh's Head of Logistics Muktir Rahman Khan said delivery partners work in the field every day to deliver products to customers on time, so a reliable network is very important for their work.

Muktir Rahman Khan added that through the partnership with Banglalink, delivery partners will receive mobile packages aligned with their work and foodpanda's logistics network will also become more reliable.

The two organisations said the partnership aims to bring workers linked to the country's gig economy under digital connectivity and support them in their work, and that Banglalink's connectivity services together with foodpanda's nationwide operations will help increase the use of technology in the delivery sector.