
State-Run Teletalk and BTCL Owe Tk 7,000 Crore in Unpaid Dues, Raising Concerns Over Preferential Treatment
Teletalk and BTCL owe over Tk 7,000 crore in unpaid dues, with the figure possibly exceeding Tk 10,000 crore. While private operators face strict enforcement, state-run firms avoid penalties, raising concerns of market distortion. Analysts urge restructuring, spectrum reallocation, or partial privatisation to restore fairness and efficiency.