Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Bangladesh’s TowerCo Build Forum 2025 launches to address telecom infrastructure challenges, promote collaboration, and support digital economy growth through new policies and industry coordination.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator rejected Banglalink’s below-market offer to buy 5MHz spectrum outside the ongoing auction, citing risks to sector stability and auction integrity. The decision underscores the importance of transparent, fair spectrum allocation.
BTRC directs telecom operators in Bangladesh to provide 1GB free internet on July 18 to honor the July Uprising. The initiative supports government commemoration efforts by enhancing digital access for subscribers.
Bangladesh’s telecom regulator BTRC halted Citycell’s transmission after the operator failed to pay Tk. 4.95 crore in government debts. Despite a court-granted extension, the company couldn’t settle dues, prompting enforcement alongside security agencies to stop operations at Citycell’s Mohakhali headquarters.
Bangladesh has granted Starlink a 10-year operating license, allowing the satellite internet provider to offer high-speed services across the country. This makes Bangladesh the second South Asian nation to approve Starlink’s operations. The move is expected to boost competition in the broadband and mobile internet markets.
The BTRC has proposed significant reforms to Bangladesh’s telecom licensing structure through the “Telecommunication Network and Licensing Regime Reform Policy 2025.” The new policy aims to simplify the system by reducing licensing layers and merging several services, with a focus on enhancing regulatory autonomy and modernizing the sector.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has released a draft policy to simplify the telecom licensing system, reducing the structure to three main categories. The proposed reforms aim to streamline services, eliminate outdated licenses, and enhance BTRC’s autonomy in regulating the sector, pending public consultation and government approval.
The BTRC has unveiled a draft policy to reform Bangladesh’s telecom licensing framework, aiming to simplify the system, reduce operational costs, and encourage infrastructure sharing. However, ambiguities in the policy may lead to regulatory challenges. The reforms include a three-stage migration process, with full implementation set for 2027.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has proposed stricter quality of service benchmarks for mobile operators, aiming to protect user interests and improve service quality. The draft includes tighter call setup and drop rate standards, higher upload speed requirements, and caps on mobile data latency, alongside new broadband sector regulations.
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has lifted restrictions on mobile data packages, allowing operators to offer hourly data packs. The new directives also include limits on daily, 2-day, and 3-day packs. Mobile operators welcome the move, which is expected to foster innovation and improve customer service.