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Fakir Mahbub Anam visited the Telecom Staff College of Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited and the satellite ground station of Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited in Gazipur to review operations and future plans.
BTRC has revoked the certificates of 22 A2P SMS aggregators for failing to renew licences and violating regulatory guidelines. The regulator warned that continued operations would be illegal and ordered the firms to surrender certificates and settle dues within 30 days.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator is reviewing arbitration and mediation proposals from Grameenphone and Robi to resolve a Tk 13,447 crore audit dispute, as legal complexities surrounding statutory claims and arbitration rules prolong a six-year conflict affecting regulatory clarity and investor confidence in the telecom sector.
BTRC’s outreach to Robi and Banglalink signals an effort to address concerns over fairness and develop a more balanced, transparent spectrum policy as Bangladesh prepares for next-generation connectivity.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator has barred Grameenphone from selling new SIM cards due to poor service quality. The move follows complaints over call drops and substandard internet and voice performance, underscoring stricter regulatory enforcement on operators.
A government white paper has revealed 15 years of corruption, regulatory failures, and policy bottlenecks in Bangladesh’s telecom sector. The report calls for institutional reform, tax restructuring, and regulatory modernization to improve service quality, investment, and digital inclusion.
Robi Axiata has pulled out of Bangladesh’s 700 MHz spectrum auction after a strategic review, citing timing and network priorities. The move leaves Grameenphone as the only bidder, prompting the regulator to revise auction rules to limit spectrum concentration and maintain competition.
Banglalink has regained ISO 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing its commitment to international cybersecurity standards. The recertification highlights stronger security controls, effective data protection practices, and ongoing investments in advanced technologies and employee awareness to ensure service reliability and customer trust.
Bangladesh’s Telecommunication (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 proposes replacing the NTMC with a new surveillance body, but critics warn the reform lacks independence. With oversight mechanisms remaining under government control, human rights advocates argue the ordinance risks expanding state surveillance rather than delivering meaningful accountability.
EDOTCO Bangladesh and BDRCS signed an MoU to strengthen disaster preparedness by enhancing early warnings, ensuring site readiness and restoring critical communications during emergencies. The partnership includes solar-powered systems, safe-shelter support, community programmes, joint drills and volunteer training to improve national resilience across climate-vulnerable areas.