According to Professor Yunus, who is well-known for his innovative contributions to social enterprise and microfinance, everyone has a fundamental right to access the internet. He considers Starlink as being essential to closing Bangladesh’s digital divide, especially in rural areas where there is a lack of conventional internet infrastructure.

Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, invited SpaceX (SPACE) boss Elon Musk to visit the country and launch its Starlink satellite service there in 90 working days.  The satellite-based internet service will mainly benefit Bangladesh's young men and women,