BTRC
BTRC to open fresh audits into GP, Robi
The decision to carry out the audits comes although the claims of the first audits into the operators haven’t been settled yet.
BTRC and 'Sisimpur' join forces to promote safe internet practices for children
To foster a safer online environment for children, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has teamed up with Sesame Workshop Bangladesh (SWB), the creators of the beloved children's educational show “Sisimpur”. The collaboration aims to raise awareness about the safe use of the internet for educational purposes and to promote internet safety among children and parents alike.
The fallacious policy on exporting internet to India
Once approved, this will forever strengthen India’s grip on monopolising regional international internet bandwidth.
BTRC allows mobile operators to offer wireless broadband
The internet regulator has allowed telecom operators in Bangladesh to provide fixed wireless access (FWA), enabling their users to get wifi connections without cables.
Regulator to audit Teletalk, BTCL
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will audit Teletalk and Bangladesh Telecommunication Company Limited (BTCL) to unearth the amount of dues owed to the regulator by the state-run telecom companies.
BTRC to audit Teletalk for the first time
Following a recent policy decision, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has taken the initiative to conduct a comprehensive audit of Teletalk, the state-owned telecom company, for the first time.
a2i Act: Gateway to kleptocracy and highway to oligarchy
The Agency to Innovate (a2i) bill was hurriedly passed on July 5
Licences of 14 internet service providers cancelled
The ISPs did not renew licence in time
No more 3-day data packs from Oct 15
At a time when the government is pressing full steam ahead with the ‘Smart Bangladesh’ agenda, the telecom regulator is taking measures that are at odds with it.
BTRC asks for spending details from telcos, ISPs
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed mobile network operators and internet service providers (ISPs) in the country to provide information on their spending for digital advertisements on different social media platforms last year.
So much for Digital Bangladesh!
Imposition of Bijoy on users impinges on their personal freedoms
Mobile operators must pay their dues: BTRC chairman
Four private telecom operators -- Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, and Airtel -- owe an amount of Tk2,413 crore to the government which remains due as VAT on 2G spectrum fees and licence fees, said the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
Bangladesh advances in internet speed
Bangladesh has advances seven spots in a global ranking on mobile download speeds, reaching 119th position.
Internet subscriber base shrinks for fourth month
The internet subscriber base in Bangladesh has been on a downward curve for four months till November last year due to a sharp drop in the number of mobile internet users.
Ban on Grameenphone SIM sales lifted
The ban on sales of Grameenphone SIMs was finally lifted last night, six months after its imposition.
Phones, laptops, internet turned pricier in 2022
Bangladesh’s steady embrace of digitalisation, spearheaded by a growing number of tech startups and rising software and IT service exports, has suffered a heavy blow from the imposition of new taxes this year.
Bangladesh to introduce tourist SIM cards
Like many other countries around the world, tourist SIM is going to be introduced for tourists coming to Bangladesh, according to official documents of BTRC.
BNP rally: BTRC orders suspension of 3G-4G services in Rajshahi
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has ordered to suspend 3G and 4G services in Rajshahi from 9:30am to 8:00pm today ahead of BNP's divisional rally at the city’s madrasa ground.
No mobile internet at Faridpur ahead of BNP rally
Mobile phone users in Faridpur have claimed they are facing trouble connecting to the internet on their devices since 9:30am, ahead of BNP’s divisional mass rally in the district today.
