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Bangladesh’s new telecom policy has cleared the path for MVNOs, enabling BTCL to launch mobile SIMs and app-based voice services. The state-owned operator plans to introduce triple-play and quad-play services, expanding consumer choice, competition, and digital inclusion through flexible, affordable packages.
Bangladesh’s new telecom policy formally recognizes MVNOs, reduces licensing categories from 12+ to four, and introduces a unified, technology-neutral framework. It sets foreign ownership caps, strict fibre rollout deadlines, SMP regulations, and environmental obligations, positioning the country for greater competition, digital innovation, and sustainable telecom growth.
Bangladesh has introduced a unified telecom policy to replace its fragmented licensing regime, cutting more than a dozen licence types down to four. The new framework simplifies governance, caps foreign ownership, prioritises fibre rollout, recognises MVNOs, and gives regulators stronger tools to curb dominance while promoting innovation in 5G, IoT, and beyond.
Bangladesh has introduced a new telecom licensing policy consolidating over 20 licence types into three while capping foreign ownership in network access services at 85 percent. The reform phases out intermediary operators, addresses transparency concerns, and seeks to streamline the sector, though operators warn of risks to local businesses and investment confidence.