Mountain of complaints on telecom services
Mountain of complaints on telecom services

The telecom services in the country are in turmoil, with customers grappling with poor service quality and rising costs. Amid this crisis, the number of mobile and internet subscribers continues to decline every month, signaling a deteriorating trust in the industry. The situation has worsened due...

Mobile tower setup rules at borders simplified
Mobile tower setup rules at borders simplified

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) streamlined the process for establishing Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) near international border areas. The newly issued Guidelines for Installation of BTS in International Border Areas of Bangladesh-2025 aim to reduce approval time...

ICT orders BTRC to preserve July massacre data
ICT orders BTRC to preserve July massacre data

The International Crimes Tribunal has ordered BTRC-NTMC to separately preserve data, details, information and relevant documents related to the massacres committed during the anti-discrimination student movement and anti-fascist protest in July-August. At the same time, the court has ordered...

Hurdles facing investment in telecom sector
Hurdles facing investment in telecom sector

The Telecommunications sector of Bangladesh is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles that demand immediate attention. The sector faces numerous obstacles deterring investment, according to industry experts, the challenges include fragmented licensing frameworks, restrictive regulations,...

ICT bans dissemination of Hasina's defamatory remarks
ICT bans dissemination of Hasina's defamatory remarks

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has imposed a ban on dissemination of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasinas defamatory speeches on both social media and mass media. Besides, the tribunal has ordered the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to remove all the hate...